{
  "id": 2983842,
  "title": "Google wants $1,099 for the Pixel 11 Pro — here’s how I paid only $399",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/google-wants-1-099-for-the-pixel-11-pro-heres-how-i-paid-only-399",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/i-bought-pixel-11-pro-for-399-promos-how-3701652/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has recently increased the starting price of the Pixel 11 series by $100 compared to the previous Pixel 10 models. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL models also have reduced RAM. This has led many potential buyers to reconsider purchasing a Pixel 11. However, this does not mean that the Pixel 11 is not a great deal. With some effort, it is possible to purchase a Pixel 11 Pro for only $399, a significant discount from the MSRP of $1,099.\n\nI managed to secure this deal by utilizing four main promotions. First, Google's trade-in program offers increased trade-in values when buying new phones, providing discounts of up to $500 for the base Pixel 11, $600 for the Pixel 11 Pro/11 Pro XL, and $1,000 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. My partner's 256GB iPhone 17 with trade-in value led to an immediate $550 discount.\n\nNext, I received a $150 coupon code from a friend, Ben Schoon. This code can be found in the Google Store inbox or sometimes on the Play Store, depending on Play Points status. I used the code at checkout to further reduce the price. Alongside the $550 trade-in credit and the $150 discount, the Pixel 11 Pro's price drops from $1,099 to $399.\n\nHowever, there are two more promotions that further lower the final price to just $399. The Pixel Watch 5 or a Google Store credit for a future purchase can be obtained for $200. As a Google One member, I also earned 10% back in Google Store credit, amounting to $94.38. Adding these two deals together, I accumulated $294.38 in Google Store credits.\n\nSubtracting this amount from the $399 purchase price leaves me with $104.62 out of pocket for a new Pixel 11 Pro, even after accounting for $56.94 in tax (minus $2.48 from old Google Store credits). In total, my effective payment is only $159.08. This deal is valid until August 27, so it's essential to act quickly if you want to replicate my Pixel 11 Pro purchase. Despite some caveats, I believe this approach is quite impressive, allowing you to acquire a new flagship Android phone for a fraction of the retail price.",
  "summary": "All those promos add up fast.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "I'm a pro photographer, and the best photo I took this month was shot on my Google Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone owners would give their right arm for",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/im-a-pro-photographer-and-the-best-photo-i-took-this-month-was-shot",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google is starting to show ads on Pixel phones — here’s how to turn them off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/google-is-starting-to-show-ads-on-pixel-phones-heres-how-to-turn-them",
        "published": "2026-08-22T12:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Please don’t buy Google’s wildly overpriced Pixel 11 Clear Case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/please-dont-buy-googles-wildly-overpriced-pixel-11-clear-case",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I expected a bigger Pixel 11 battery, but Google is betting on a chip that historically runs hot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/i-expected-a-bigger-pixel-11-battery-but-google-is-betting-on-a-chip",
        "published": "2026-08-22T15:30:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I replaced Google Photos with Immich, and my entire photo library finally stays under my control",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/i-replaced-google-photos-with-immich-and-my-entire-photo-library",
        "published": "2026-08-23T10:00:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}