Google Pixel 3: Where to buy, when, and how much (Update: General sales begin)

Google announced the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL in New York City on October 9. Although numerous leaks over the past few months told us pretty much everything we needed to know about the design and specs of the devices, we didn’t know how much the Pixel 3 line would cost or when we’d be able to get one for ourselves.

With Google’s event completed, we finally know everything there is to know about the company’s latest pair of flagships.

Update, October 18, 2018 (2:31PM EST): Pixel 3 devices are now available to buy directly from retailers rather than simply pre-ordering. 

Google Pixel 3 release date

Last year’s Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL were made available for pre-order right after the 2017 Google hardware event, and this year is no different. The Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL are available for ordering.

Google Pixel 3 price and availability

The starting price of last year’s Google Pixel 2 was $649 for the 64GB model, while the 128GB model was priced at $749. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 2 XL cost $849 for the 64GB model and $949 for the 128GB variant.

This year, Google raised the price considerably for the Pixel 3. The Google Pixel 3 starts at $799 for the 64GB model and the 128GB model goes for $899. The Google Pixel 3 XL price-raising is less extreme, starting at $899 for the 64GB variant and going all the way up to $999 for the 128GB model.

Google did add some new color options, though. Along with the usual Just Black and Clearly White, the company added the new Not Pink to the collection (which, ironically, looks very pink).

Here’s how you can get ahold of your new smartphone!

• Verizon: As with year’s past, the only Big Four carrier from which you can buy the Google Pixel 3 is Verizon. The Pixel 3 will cost you $33.33 per month for 24 months, and the Google Pixel 3 XL will cost you $38.74 per month for 24 months. Verizon is also running a buy-one-get-one-free deal for the devices.
• Unlocked: If you don’t want to buy from Verizon, you can buy the phones unlocked directly from Google for use on nearly any American carrier.
• Project Fi: The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is also available through Google’s own Project Fi, naturally. 
• Best Buy: General sales are now available at Best Buy for the Verizon versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The unlocked versions are not for sale. The phones are available on the same Verizon payment plans as well.
• Target:  Target lists the Verizon versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but not the unlocked versions. The phones are available on the same Verizon payment plans as well.

No matter how you buy a Pixel 3 you’re going to get some freebies, such as free YouTube Premium for six months and free unlimited high-res photo storage on Google Photos until 2022.

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