Google's Pixel 8 still holds up in 2025 - and it's an even better buy at its new price

• Normally retailing for $699, the Pixel 8 offers a flagship-level experience with Google's latest AI and machine learning features.
• With fast performance, amazing cameras, and Google's Actua display, it's one of the best smartphone deals available.
• Compared to similarly priced phones, like the Nothing Phone 2, the Pixel 8 is a far better value.

As part of Amazon's 2025 Spring Sale, Google's base Pixel 8 in Obsidian (black) has received a 30% discount. Its price has dropped from $700 to just $487. Other color options, like Hazel, are on sale too, although the price drop isn't as deep.

The Google Pixel 9 might be getting all the attention nowadays (especially with its access to Google's new Gemini AI model), but the standard Pixel 8 is still an impressive model among the rest of Google's smartphone catalog.

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