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Pixel Discounts Reframe Buying Advice With Pixel 10 Up to $300 Off

Slower storage in 128GB Pixel 10 phones is pushing buyers toward discounted Pixel 9a or Pixel 9.

Overview

  • Google and retailers rolled out early holiday cuts with the entire Pixel 10 lineup up to $300 off and the Pixel 9a promoted at $399 in the US.
  • Amazon India is advertising the Pixel 10 with a Rs 11,570 base discount plus HDFC card and exchange offers that reduce the effective price by more than Rs 15,500.
  • Reviewers highlight a tiered storage setup: 128GB Pixel 10 and 10 Pro use slower storage, 256GB and above switch to UFS 4.0, and only the 1TB Pixel 10 Pro XL gets Zoned UFS 4.0.
  • Tensor G5 delivers only modest gains, and new AI camera tools—including 100x zoom, Camera Coach and Video Boost—show mixed real‑world benefits.
  • GSMArena notes the Pixel 9 retains a larger main sensor, a higher‑resolution ultrawide and better active‑use battery life in tests, though current deals can make a 256GB Pixel 10 cheaper than a 256GB Pixel 9.