Forget the Pixel 8a — Best Buy is taking $150 off the Pixel 8 right now

Google Pixel 8 propped against a log
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Mark your calendars, Android fans. Google I/O 2024 is slated to start on May 14. As a result, we're seeing an uptick in Pixel deals, especially on the current-gen Pixel 8 line. 

For instance, right now you can get the Pixel 8 for $549 at Best Buy. That's $150 off and one of the best Pixel 8 deals we've seen. Additionally, it's just $50 shy of its all-time price low. If you prefer a bigger screen and better cameras, you can also get the Pixel 8 Pro on sale for $799 at Best Buy. That's $200 off one of our favorite Android phones. 

Pixel 8: was $699 now $549 @ Best BuySave $150!Price check: $549 @ Amazon

Pixel 8: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6559236&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fgoogle-pixel-8-128gb-unlocked-obsidian%2F6559236.p%3FskuId%3D6559236&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $699 now $549 @ Best Buy
Save $150! Best Buy has the Pixel 8 on sale for $549. The phone features a 6.2-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Camera lenses include a 50MP main (f/1.68) with 8x Super Res Zoom, 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 10.5MP (f/2.2) front camera. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-8" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Pixel 8 review, we said it's a good all-around flagship for your money and likely the best Android phone for most people.
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Unlocked-Smartphone-Advanced%2Fdp%2FB0CGTD5KVT%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$549 @ Amazon

Pixel 8 Pro: was $999 now $799 @ Best BuySave $200!Price check: $799 @ Amazon

Pixel 8 Pro: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6559251&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fgoogle-pixel-8-pro-128gb-unlocked-obsidian%2F6559251.p%3FskuId%3D6559251&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $999 now $799 @ Best Buy
Save $200! Best Buy is offering the Pixel 8 Pro for $799. The 6.7-inch phone features an OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. You also get a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto (5x zoom) lenses on the back of the phone. In our <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-8-pro" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Pixel 8 Pro review, we said it's a big leap for AI with a smarter, more human sounding Google Assistant at the helm.
Price check: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto%2Fdp%2FB0CGT9MH6F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="tomsguide.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$799 @ Amazon

If you're a fan of compact phones, the Pixel 8 is perfect for you, thanks to its 6.2-inch display that's easy to operate with one hand. Speaking of that display, it's one of the things we singled out in our Pixel 8 review, as it's extremely bright and it offers a fast 120Hz refresh rate. Best of all, you also get the AI-powered features made possible by Google's Tensor G3 chip.

Meanwhile, the 6.7-inch Pixel 8 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can get. Beside the larger screen, the Pro model also adds a telephoto camera to the mix. In our Pixel 8 Pro review, we said everything about the cameras on the Pixel 8 Pro are better, with Google claiming improved low light photography, sharper selfies, and its best zoom yet. Compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, we also like how the Pixel 8 Pro image has a higher contrast.

While you could wait for the release of the Pixel 8a, we doubt that lower-cost midrange phone have that big of an impact on Pixel 8 pricing. For a look at the Pixel 8a's potential hardware, check our our Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 comparison. 

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.