Don't overpay for a Galaxy S25 – I'd get a Google Pixel phone for just $399 instead

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After basically all the info was leaked, everything points towards the Samsung Galaxy S25 being announced at this week's Galaxy Unpacked event – and you know the manufacturer's new lineup of phones will come with a heavy price tag. But, as a deals editor, I'd be less tempted to overpay for a shiny new device when some perfectly capable Google Pixel handsets can now be bought for as little as $399.

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Let's start with the biggest bargain of them all: the Google Pixel 8a at Amazon for $399.

Of course, as an older device, it's not going to be on the same level as the Galaxy S25 when it comes to power. However, it's still a strong budget-friendly performer if you need an excellent everyday device with great cameras and an impressive 24-hour battery life.

If it is pure power you're after, though, then I'd recommend checking out the Google Pixel 9 Pro at Amazon for $1,069 (was $1,219).

Why? Simply, it was picked as TechRadar's phone of the year. It nails the basics and all the important features that matter to an everyday user, including smart call screening and notification management, a great keyboard, and excellent cameras. All of that is wrapped up in a fresh design that actually feels new in the often stagnant phone market.

There's more information on both of these deals below, as well as a couple of other standout Google Pixel offers at Amazon this week that could all offer better bang for your buck compared to the Galaxy S25.

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Google's mid-range phone might have been surpassed by the Pixel 9a but this is still a very impressive device, especially at under $400. One of the stars of the show is the 6.1-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display. It's a delight to look at and ideal for gaming. It also has the power you need thanks to the Google Tensor G3 chip and 8GB of RAM. You'll be hard-pressed to get a better phone for the money. You can also upgrade to the 256GB storage handset for an extra $60.

Even though a newer version is available, the Google Pixel 8 Pro remains one of the best Android phones and a beautifully designed handset. We gave the gorgeous display full marks in our review, and the triple camera array on the back of the phone has class-leading features. The Tensor G3 chipset, designed by Google, keeps things running snappily, and 12GB of RAM is plenty for multitasking and AI. This deal brings a truly premium device to an incredibly low price for a flagship phone.

So, this Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is likely dramatically more expensive than what you will pay for the Samsung Galaxy S25. However, if you've got an eye on a foldable phone then now's a good time to go for one as this is a return to the lowest-ever price. Our Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review rated it highly as our favorite new foldable as it offers tablet-like functionality and performance without compromising too much on its convenience as a phone.

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James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.