[Deal du jour] Released in August 2024, the Pixel 9 is Google's latest smartphone model. Equipped with numerous features and a powerful photo block, it is more than recommendable when its price drops below €600, via a promotion and a trade-in offer.
What is this promotion on Google smartphones?
The Google Pixel 9 128 GB is normally sold for €899 on the Google store. It is currently offered at the price of €699 on La Fnac. And until December 31, 2024, you will benefit from a €100 bonus for any trade-in of a valued smartphone to be used towards the purchase of a Google Pixel 9 series.
You will also find the Pixel 9 Pro, the ultra-premium model, in our guide to the best smartphones in 2024.
What is this Google smartphone?
The Pixel 9 has a nice premium smartphone design, with straight lines and rounded edges, as well as quality finishes. Its dimensions of 15.28 × 7.2 × 0.85 cm for a weight of 190 g make it a model that is neither too large nor too small, which offers a pleasant grip. If you are looking for a smartphone that is practical to handle, its grip and the placement of its buttons make it a model of choice.
It has a 6.3-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution of 1080 × 2424 pixels and a variable refresh rate of 60 to 120 Hz. The panel is fluid, offers very good brightness, and the color calibration is correct. Its in-house Tensor G4 chip may seem a little behind the competition. But the Pixel 9 nevertheless does a good job at multitasking and playing video games is possible, as long as you don't turn the graphics up to full speed at the risk of causing the smartphone to heat up slightly.
At this price, is the Pixel 9 a good deal?
At less than €600 with trade-in, Google's smartphone is an excellent choice if you are looking for a reliable model that will last you a few good years. Where Google's know-how is felt is undeniably in the photo part. The Pixel 9 is indeed an excellent camera phone that offers very high quality photos. The main sensor takes sharp, detailed photos, even in low light. Google's algorithms then take action and apply precise corrections for quality rendering.
Finally, in terms of autonomy, the Pixel 9 will last you a whole day, only in the case of normal use, or 24 hours of use. Much heavier use will drain the 4,700 mAh battery by the end of the day.