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[Pre Order] $250 Store Credit & Pouch with Google Pixel 8, $400 Store Credit & Pouch with Google Pixel 8 Pro @ Google Store

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[Pre Order] $250 Store Credit & Pouch with Google Pixel 8, $400 Store Credit & Pouch with Google Pixel 8 Pro @ Google Store
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thevietjesus on 05/10/2023 - 02:49 store.google.com (1557 clicks)
Last edited 05/10/2023 - 03:20

Google Store credit applied within 24 hours after order is shipped and expires one year from date of issue.
Order must be placed using Google account with Google Pay profile for credit to be issued.
Bonus limited edition Pixel Pouch.

Comparison of price increase:
Pixel 7 from $999, Pixel 8 from $1,199 = $200 increase.
Pixel 7 Pro from $1,299, Pixel 8 Pro from $1,699 = $400 increase.

Extra 10% off with UNiDAYS or StudentBeans code. Thanks Iluvfreebies.
- Pixel 8 from $1,079.10.
- Pixel 8 Pro from $1,529.10.

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  • evilhomura89 on 05/10/2023 - 02:55
    +1

    Any idea when does the promo ends?
    Offer ends on October 12, 2023 at 11:59pm AET

  • Nand0sx on 05/10/2023 - 02:56
    +30

    Let's talk about the $400 price hike over the 7Pro. Australia is getting rammed, the US has a $100 price rise for the pro

    • Depesh Khadka on 05/10/2023 - 04:55
      +3

      I was thinking same, both pixel got price hike by 100$ in the US but over here one is increasing by 200$ while other is increasing by 400$.
      And not to mention the bonus Pixel watch for free while we get way lesser value store credit
      So basically we pay even more and receive less.

      • slankets on 05/10/2023 - 07:56

        Go Telstra and you can get free LTE watch.

      • Salmando on 05/10/2023 - 19:00
        +1

        That's the Australian way 🇦🇺🥲

    • Kanjus on 05/10/2023 - 06:39
      +2

      Aus dollar is super weak rn

      • Nand0sx on 05/10/2023 - 06:40
        +1

        It more than double the price increase the US got

        • Kanjus on 05/10/2023 - 06:49

          Need to look at cost of whole phone

          • Trishool on 05/10/2023 - 10:56
            +1

            @Kanjus: This phone probably cost them $500 to make……the rest is profit. Google's getting greedy and is trying to assert a premium status by following in Apples footsteps without delivering the same level of quality on its devices or support. At least Apple has physical stores and great support for the price, not to mention great hardware to boot to justify the cost. Give it 3-6 months and watch the price on these tank due to lack of sales.

      • Brianqpr on 05/10/2023 - 17:05
        +3

        USD$100 does not equal AUD$400, its AUD$157 at the current exchange rate. We're being ripped off deluxe.

        • Duff5000 on 05/10/2023 - 18:27

          How are we getting ripped off? Go buy the current sell price in both locations, not the increase over last gen.

          Try and buy from the USA. $999usd +tax = ~$1730

          Seems like more a case of they them not ajusting the 7 mid life to reflect the falling aud.

          • badboybuddah on 06/10/2023 - 21:41
            +3

            @Duff5000: This is ozbargin. Don't bring a sensible argument if people can whinge about a price increase instead 😂

    • Herbse on 05/10/2023 - 09:20

      It sucks but look at the average wage difference between the two countries.

      And the warranty rules. In aus manufacturers have to be prepared to supply warranty at any reasonable point even outside the 2 years supplied, thanks to our strong accc laws. Over there, the day it's outside warranty dates, their shit out if luck. So they have to factor warranty returns into our pricing.

      • Brianqpr on 05/10/2023 - 17:11

        I don't think the knowledge of that stuff on this site reflects the broader Aus population though, so I don't imagine too many people out there are getting 3 or 4 year old phones repaired/replaced for free.

        Also warranty ruled have not changed in the last year to justify us going up by more than twice the US price.

    • JimmyF on 05/10/2023 - 09:27
      +1

      Let's talk about the $400 price hike over the 7Pro.

      Factoring in the weak dollar and our prices include taxes, but the US is plus taxes, it isn't as bad as it seems.

    • AdamV on 06/10/2023 - 09:56

      Yes, but we get a pouch 👝

      Seems the JB Hifi offer is the best, but we have been dudded.

  • Zeee on 05/10/2023 - 02:59
    +4

    Its way too expensive… Nothing much new i guess? Wait for samsung 24 ultra? Too expensive pixel…

  • revhedted on 05/10/2023 - 03:03
    +7

    Yeh, with the price hikes I think I'll pass this time and maybe wait for the sales later on.

    • Jacko1235 on 05/10/2023 - 05:19
      +1

      Sales discounts shall be juicy as no one is buying it at these prices.

      • MrBillions on 05/10/2023 - 06:02

        Yes but need to wait till Feb until serious drops…

        I bought one and had a store credit from pixel 7 pro purchase last year. However yes I don't the hike is fair if you look at US offers. Also 128gb vs 256gb our hike is more than us ..

        I'll sell my pixel 7 pro and at the end my final costs may only be $500 but still…

      • Brianqpr on 05/10/2023 - 17:12

        Agreed. Very good phones but discounts on previous models tell their own story.

  • Uncle Roger on 05/10/2023 - 06:12

    If I use google store credit to buy, do I get the promo credit?

    • ballistykx on 05/10/2023 - 06:41
      +1

      I did this last year and yes, got the promo credit. Check the terms and conditions though, as it might have changed this year.

    • MKBHD on 05/10/2023 - 07:04
      +2

      Yes just ordered with $300 I got from last year

      • Herbse on 05/10/2023 - 09:21

        You had $300 still active from the p7 deals? They usually time it so the credits expire before the release of the next phones.

        • MKBHD on 05/10/2023 - 11:23
          +1

          Yes I had the credit. Nop they did not expire and do not time it if you buy now. Last year for P7Pro also I used $300 credit from 2 x P6Pro I purchased the year before and got 2 x $150 credit

        • PukeyLuke on 05/10/2023 - 19:02
          +1

          Last years $300 credit is 365 days after the phone is dispatched or when it's credited to your account, not when you paid for it. So I order a new phone each year and get to use my $300 credit, plus I subscribe to Google One cloud storage which gives me another 10% off or $129 from last year, then I sell my old Pixel on eBay taking advantage of the sell 3 items for free. I've now owned every Pixel except for the Pixel 1 and the Pixel 5 and I've also owned several Nexus phones!!

  • dsiritz on 05/10/2023 - 06:17
    +20

    The pricing is just disgusting.. I was absolutely set on upgrading to the pro but one quick look at these new pricing standards and the way they've bottlenecked the regular 8 so hard that you almost "have" to get the pro means no way for me.

    What exactly is "Pro" about the Pro? Is it the optical fingerprint sensor? The Exynos based chip that can only perform as good as Qualcomm chip that's over a year old? The 27W charging speed? The 128gb UFS 3.1 storage? The same short battery life?

    Really failing to see any appeal whatsoever. I can't even imagine wanting to pay anything more than $1k for a product like this. Even $800 sounds like a lot.

    This kind of pricing is making the iPhone very appealing. Still can't bring myself to jump ship though.

    • pr0d1gy on 05/10/2023 - 06:29
      +3

      Yeeeeep! Exactly my thoughts. The price hike is appalling this year

      • dsiritz on 05/10/2023 - 07:28
        +1

        Will be interesting to see how fast the price drops on this release. From reading the feedback on their media outlets like Reddit - it's gonna plummet fast.

    • stuffandthat on 05/10/2023 - 09:21

      I'll wait to see the comparisons between the p8 pro and the Nothing 2.

    • Duff5000 on 05/10/2023 - 21:27

      Is there anything under 1000 with a comparable camera and screen?

      50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS
      48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
      48 MP, f/2.0, 126˚ (ultrawide), 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF

      1344 x 2992 pixels, 489 ppi density

  • SmiTTy on 05/10/2023 - 07:22
    +5

    A pouch….. Pfft, please! 🙄

    • dsiritz on 05/10/2023 - 07:31
      +9

      Had to laugh at that. Imagine paying a small fortune for an under specced new release phone from a trillion dollar company and being upsold on pre ordering by a (profanity) ugly strapped camera bag 🤣

      • SmiTTy on 05/10/2023 - 07:37

        I would even call it insulting!!

        …. But okay google, here's my money. Now give me my damn bag

  • mwblink86 on 05/10/2023 - 07:43
    +1

    Damn time to wait for a sale on these, price hike too much.

  • aveeno bb on 05/10/2023 - 07:44
    +1

    Price is disgusting, was looking forward to it but looks like it's going to be a massive flop.

    Will wait until it's goes on sale.

  • dealsucker on 05/10/2023 - 07:53
    +3

    The price hike is insane. Although looked at in perspective, last year's Pixel 7 Pro was actually priced much cheaper in Australia currency converted +GST, this year it is around the same price as US currency converted including GST. I am keeping the 7 Pro.

    • slankets on 05/10/2023 - 08:02

      JB do bonus $300 trade in credit which might make it tempting. Bonus gift card too. Still you're out of pocket like 1K after all that, assuming you want the watch too. Then you're stuck with JB credit for future purchase.

    • Nightwing on 07/10/2023 - 21:52
      +1

      Yep this. With both the 6/Pro and the 7/Pro, Australia had been the cheapest place in the world to buy a Pixel phone, even before you get to the deals galore - which I'll admit tended to be better in the US or Europe. Price hikes this time are just adjusting both for this and the piss poor AUD atm. And yet the phones are still cheaper here than in the US.

  • Chenzo on 05/10/2023 - 08:00
    +6

    I'm absolutely heartbroken by the price hike.

    I thought today would mark the day for a price drop on the pixel 7 and then the pixel 8 would be marginally more expensive.
    But $1699 for arguably cosmetic changes and a "new" cpu……… We are getting buggered

    • prhino on 05/10/2023 - 08:08
      +10

      "Heartbroken" 😂

  • Willy Beamish on 05/10/2023 - 08:23

    yeah that price bump is bit much, not that I'm due for an upgrade anyway but I am eying off the new google watch doe fitness tracking unless anyone has any recommendations on alternates

  • Grey 13 on 05/10/2023 - 08:43

    From initial testing looks like the Tensor 3 still suffered from overheating and no ultrasound fingerprint scanner in 2023 is just straight-up disrespectful.

    But again reviewers will probably prop this phone up anyway. Don't believe the hype and HODL my fellow Ozbargainers.

    • Uncle Roger on 05/10/2023 - 09:35
      +2

      Well the good news is that the Face Unlock is now secure enough to use for banking etc, so less need to use the FP scanner (not justifying them in any way, they've definitely made some interesting decisions this year lol)

      • Grey 13 on 05/10/2023 - 10:22

        But does it work in the dark now? Haven't heard report on how Face ID improved in such condition?

    • [Deactivated] on 05/10/2023 - 15:21

      any links to where the overheating comment came from? keen to have a read

  • virtualds on 05/10/2023 - 08:46

    Disappointed with minimal upgrade over pixel 7pro.

  • HolyCr4p on 05/10/2023 - 08:57

    yeah nah

  • borgainerz on 05/10/2023 - 09:07
    +2

    I'm so disgusted by the price increase in Australia.

  • Kwoka on 05/10/2023 - 09:28

    Anyone have a spare unidays or studentbeans code? PM me!

  • Uncle Roger on 05/10/2023 - 09:40
    +5

    For anyone who's currently rocking the Pixel 6 Pro, and thinking to upgrade, these are the more significant updates I've noted so far:

    1) HUGE increase to max brightness (P6P - 497/860nits, P8P - 1600/2400nits) - Really excited about this, as my P6P suffers outdoors
    2) Fully Flat Screen with rounded, smaller bezels - Better looks, potentially cheaper screen replacements?
    3) 7 years guaranteed updates - Longest time in the industry ATM?
    4) Face Unlock is now secure enough to use for banking etc - Less need to use the Optical FS
    5) Updated camera and features (presumably/hopefully better videography)
    6) Temperature sensor - Gimmick?

    Have seriously been considering giving the iPhone 15 Pro a try this year, but I dunno if I can handle their iOS…

    But yeah, pricing for this years Pixel lineup is insane - will be holding off purchasing till at least Black Friday

    • Grey 13 on 05/10/2023 - 10:26

      3) 7 years guaranteed updates - Longest time in the industry ATM?

      Yeah but the same will have to be applicable to the Pixel 9 and moving forward as well unless Google wanted to make this an one-off. So while I can appreciate the long commitment for software updates, it is not much of a selling point if the phone itself underperforms. Best wait till next year after at least one or two Feature Drop rounds and for the price to reduce as Google phones tend to and then grab it.

      • Trishool on 06/10/2023 - 09:57
        +1

        Given Google's history of creating a service and then canning it because its not profitable, I'm wary of them actually going the distance and committing to these 7 years of OS updates. Time will tell.

  • borgainerz on 05/10/2023 - 09:46

    Although very pissed by the huge price hike, it ended up no too bad:

    I was committed because I sold my P7P last week for $600, so I was going to buy P8P regardless of the price.

    Pixel 8 Pro 128GB + Case: $1753.99
    student beans 10%: -$175.60
    Google Store Credit from P7P: -$300

    Total Due: $1278.59

    On top of that I'll receive $527.86 store credit (hopefully still valid for P9P):
    - $400 offer store credit
    - $127.86 Google One store credit

    • OzeePlay on 05/10/2023 - 10:11
      +2

      And next year, you will count again $400+$127.86 credit as if you have a deal while purchasing P9P, as you are depending on $300 credit now from your previous P7P deal :) Isn't it amazing, that we get to feel that we get a deal two times with the same credit, or maybe every year when we upgrade? What is the effective discount on total deals of P7P + P8P?

      • borgainerz on 06/10/2023 - 09:06

        Nope, I added them below the total paid.
        I know it is virtual money for now, but yes, I will subtract it from the total next year on the Pixel 9.

    • MKBHD on 05/10/2023 - 11:16

      It's not $1278 it's $1229. The 10% discount is applied on full RRP

      • borgainerz on 05/10/2023 - 13:02

        I bought a case

    • Trishool on 05/10/2023 - 14:52

      On top of that I'll receive $527.86 store credit (hopefully still valid for P9P):
      - $400 offer store credit
      - $127.86 Google One store credit

      I'd like to confirm if we get both the $400 and the Google One credit as well or just the $400.

      • Uncle Roger on 05/10/2023 - 15:07

        You 100% get both

      • borgainerz on 05/10/2023 - 15:49
        +1

        yes Both !! O wrote it from my order screenshot.

        But the thing is, I wrote the fineprint last week, and I read that we were limited to $450 of store credit per year. But apparently the limit did not apply here, as I can see $527.86 in the email. I'll double check when the coupon actually arrives, 24H after the order ships.

        • Trishool on 05/10/2023 - 16:21
          +1

          Thanks for confirming, and an update on this would be greatly appreciated ;)

    • Herbse on 05/10/2023 - 21:41
      +1

      How do you do the google one store credit? I'm not seeing it show up anywhere

      • thirstyfordeals on 06/10/2023 - 01:03

        Yes, i didn't find google one credit?

      • borgainerz on 06/10/2023 - 09:03

        You need to be on the 2To plan to get the 10% off.
        I subscribed one month ago, there is currently a 3 months offer with a reduced price.

        • Herbse on 06/10/2023 - 09:15

          Thanks.

          Sorry, I'm a bit confused. You have to be on the plan before you buy the phone?

          I could have sworn last time I did this, there was an option to buy the plan while buying the phone. Which gave me the extra credit.

          • borgainerz on 06/10/2023 - 09:20

            @Herbse: I'm not sure about this. I think that you can subscribe today, and wait at least 30 days before cancelling your plan and receive your credit.

            I just bought it a month ahead to be on the safe side.

    • Freddies on 06/10/2023 - 11:02

      I only have $98 credit in Google store, so the Harvey Norman offer seems more tempting to me at $862.50, no way the Google credits can make it as cheap as this one even in next year
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/803565

  • jatbinks on 05/10/2023 - 10:27

    So I can get pixel 8pro by turning in pixel7pro + $400 ?

  • Trishool on 05/10/2023 - 10:58

    So happy I bought the P7Pro 512GB for $1699 and that Google gave me a 10% off code when buying + took it overseas within 30 days so another 10% off + 10% Google One credit as I am on the 2TB plan. This is a poor upgrade given the significant price jack. The price of the 128GB P8Pro is $1699 :O

  • Kanjus on 05/10/2023 - 10:59

    I've heard the photos taken on this are sub par. Has a tendency to pixelate.

    • Lit Homie on 05/10/2023 - 12:18

      I heard the phone was meant to be smooth, but there are so many visible squares seems to tend to pixelate

      • Kanjus on 05/10/2023 - 13:01

        Would be great for Roblox though

  • Webbo on 05/10/2023 - 13:52
    +4

    Google adopting Apple pricing it seems…….

  • fishnoxygen on 05/10/2023 - 16:57

    Need a spare studentbeans or unidays code pleaseeeeee. PM me.

  • bygones on 05/10/2023 - 18:23
    +1

    The price hike is unreasonable. If we compare the products (8 Pro vs 7 Pro) - not a big difference to spend $400 for. Temperature sensor - probably I'll never use this. $400 Google Store Credit is also not much useful, haven't used Google 1 - 10% Credit of P7 Pro yet.
    So I'd love to stick with my P7 Pro, or will try HN Offer.
    Ridiculous Price Hike by google.

    • thirstyfordeals on 06/10/2023 - 01:19
      +1

      How do you receive the google one credit? What's the process? I already ordered my P8P

      • sectk on 06/10/2023 - 08:08

        It doesn't appear in your account until after the phone is shipped to you.

        • thirstyfordeals on 06/10/2023 - 10:26

          Is google store and google one credit different?

      • bygones on 06/10/2023 - 14:25

        I was referring the 10% Back you'll get if you have Google One > 1 TB Subscription. However, to prevent trial accounts to get this credit, google now only gives after 1 month.
        Probably I didn't make clear, it's Google Store credit because of having Google One subscription, not credit to Google One.
        So, if it's 1700 you are paying for Google Pixel 8 Pro,
        You'll get total (400 + 170 = 570) Google Store credit.
        $400 immediately in 24 Hrs
        10% of 1699 = 169.9 after 1 month.

        Worst part is: What should I do with this credit? Buy another phone next year? 🤣 Can't be used for YouTube or Google Play or Google One subscription.

        • thirstyfordeals on 06/10/2023 - 17:00
          +1

          We can use to buy pixel watch 2 with unidays discount 10% + 400 store credit and get back 100 bonus credit.

          Which will be like buy phone and get watch free

          • Ashnova on 09/10/2023 - 19:54

            @thirstyfordeals: Yep I plan on ordering the watch with the credits asap before preorder finishes to get another $100 to use for a charger base and case. Which will be like buy phone, get free watch and accessories.

            Btw does google store order turn up as an international transaction? I'm undecided to risk a CC with international transaction fees for the extra warranty or go fee‐less without extra protection.

            • thirstyfordeals on 09/10/2023 - 21:22

              @Ashnova: My transaction came up as Google Australia. So i hope its same for you.

  • nguyenlucky on 05/10/2023 - 22:09

    The credit bonus in Australia is a joke, not even enough to get a free Pixel Watch 2 when preordering a 8 pro. In the US, EU and Japan you either get a free watch straight away or equivalent credits.

    • borgainerz on 06/10/2023 - 09:08

      or equivalent credit? I don't think they offer equivalent credit.

      Honestly I'm fine with the $400 credit. The blue watch is very nice, would have been great match with the bay blue P8P but I don't really care having a watch. I'm fine without any device on my wrist.

      • nguyenlucky on 06/10/2023 - 10:32

        I checked the Japan store and they offer 50k credit, which is near value of the watch (51k)

  • darkmattersunB6c0MV on 05/10/2023 - 22:23

    Interesting deal.
    Have over $400 credit expiring soon

  • borgainerz on 06/10/2023 - 09:17

    Interesting fact:

    Last year after first day of preorder for Pixel 7 and 7 Pros, most delivery item were pushed back a few days, and some items were on "waiting list".

    This year, 24 hours later, all models are still in stock and still being delivered on the 12th.

    Two possibles reasons:

    1) Google have considerably more stock and are more prepared than last year
    2) Pre-orders volumes are super low due to the price hike and lack of upgrade

    I'm guessing 2, what do you think?

    • regenade on 06/10/2023 - 10:27

      Yes 100% point 2. Only if Ozbargainers are not flocking to HN to put in their orders, there would have been a GC offer like last year on Day 1. For some people here its important to get the device on Day 1 at 9am

    • Willy Beamish on 06/10/2023 - 12:47

      People bought the pixel 7 at a ~reasonable~ price and don't need a new phone like the pixel 8 at inflated price is my guess so yeah number 2.

      My pixel 7 pro arrived on time and I ordered on 9th October, delivered on release day.

    • Herbse on 06/10/2023 - 15:10

      The votes on here are telling of how things are going.

      Last year's pre order thread was a much better deal and lots of people jumped on it.

      This year. Meh.

  • SpaceNinja on 06/10/2023 - 12:38

    If I buy Pixel 8 Pro now can I technically use the credit towards the watch 2 later (still availing the preorder discount+credit on the watch)? Hope I should be able to as the phone would have shipped before 12th.

    • thirstyfordeals on 06/10/2023 - 17:01
      +1

      I'm waiting for same, finger crossed.

  • hawked on 06/10/2023 - 13:12

    Anyone have a spare unidays or studentbeans code pretty please can you PM me?

  • orlimg on 06/10/2023 - 17:11

    Stand your ground everyone and hold off as they'll be forced to put them on sale. I'm waiting until black Friday or Christmas. Time for any bugs to be ironed out.

    • SpaceNinja on 06/10/2023 - 17:19
      +1

      I would have waited but I have $400 credit expiring in 10 days.

      • hawked on 06/10/2023 - 19:50
        +1

        Haha same! They are smart with the credit

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