This discounted Google Pixel 9 at Target is my favorite phone deal right now

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has kicked off, and while there are plenty of great phone deals on the e-commerce platform, one of the best, if not the best, offers is available elsewhere. I'm talking about the Google Pixel 9, which sells for just $549 ($250 off) at Target. That's the lowest price I've seen on the handset since Black Friday, and it beats what both Amazon and Best Buy are offering.

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The discount comes at a great time, as Google just launched the Pixel 9a, an actual midrange phone that sells for around $499. For $50 more, the upgrades you get with the Pixel 9, including a more capable camera system and durable design, make it a no-brainer for folks looking to upgrade their phone.

Having tested the ...