Search results for

All search results
Best daily deals

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more.

Google throws in a $240 Google One subscription for free with all Pixel 9 Pro phones

The standard Pixel 9 misses out on this complimentary goodness.
By

Published onAugust 13, 2024

TL;DR
  • Google is offering a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced, worth $240, with the purchase of any Pixel 9 Pro model.
  • The subscription includes access to advanced Gemini features, including integration with Gmail and Docs, 2TB of storage, and other Google One benefits.
  • After the complimentary period, a $19.99 monthly fee will apply to continue the subscription.

The Pixel 9 series is finally here, and as expected, a significant focus during the launch event was on how the new Pixel phones leverage the capabilities of Gemini. Google’s AI plays a central role in enhancing the functionality of the Pixel 9 devices, setting them apart from other Android phones. To make sure you get the full Gemini experience, all Pixel 9 Pro models come with a complimentary one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced.

To recap, Gemini Advanced is part of the Google One AI Premium subscription and boasts significant enhancements over the free version. The subscription offers access to Gemini 1.5 Pro, a model with a much larger context window capable of analyzing and understanding documents of up to 1,500 pages. It also unlocks the ability to upload files to the Gemini web app to extract summaries, answers, and insights from them. Subscribers also get the benefit of Gemini integration in various Google Workspace applications, including Gmail and Docs.

The Google One AI Premium subscription also includes other Google One perks like 2TB of storage, unlimited AI edits in Google Photos, and other benefits.

Google One plansBasicStandardPremiumAI Premium
Google One plans
Monthly pricing
Basic
$1.99
Standard
$2.99
Premium
$9.99
AI Premium
$19.99
Google One plans
Annual pricing
Basic
$19.99
Standard
$29.99
Premium
$99.99
AI Premium
-
Google One plans
Cloud storage
Basic
100GB
Standard
200GB
Premium
2TB
AI Premium
2TB
Google One plans
Cloud storage family sharing
Basic
With up to five people
Standard
With up to five people
Premium
With up to five people
AI Premium
With up to five people
Google One plans
Google Photos editing features
Basic
Available
Standard
Available
Premium
Available
AI Premium
Available
Google One plans
Magic Editor saves in Google Photos
Basic
10
Standard
10
Premium
Unlimited
AI Premium
Unlimited
Google One plans
Google Store rewards
Basic
-
Standard
3% back
Premium
10% back
AI Premium
10% back
Google One plans
Google Meet premium video calling features
Basic
-
Standard
-
Premium
* Longer video calling
* Noise cancellation
* Call recording
AI Premium
* Longer video calling
* Noise cancellation
* Call recording
Google One plans
Google Calendar enhanced appointment scheduling
Basic
-
Standard
-
Premium
* Multiple appointment types
* Automatic email reminders
* Calendar syncing
AI Premium
* Multiple appointment types
* Automatic email reminders
* Calendar syncing
Google One plans
Gemini Advanced
Basic
-
Standard
-
Premium
-
AI Premium
Gemini 1.5 Pro model
Google One plans
Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more
Basic
-
Standard
-
Premium
-
AI Premium
* Help you write in Gmail and Docs
* Create original images in Slides
* Enhance video quality in Meet

Google also announced that Gemini Live will stay exclusive to Gemini Advanced subscribers at launch, which is another perk that Pixel 9 Pro buyers will be able to experience for free. Gemini Live offers a natural, free-flowing conversational experience with Google’s AI assistant, allowing for interruptions and topic changes mid-conversation, mimicking a real conversation.

The Google One AI Premium plan is typically priced at $19.99 per month, so Pixel 9 Pro buyers are getting a $240 benefit. The offer sounds like a classic move to boost pre-orders with a limited-time deal, but Google’s terms for the offer are pretty generous. The complimentary Google One AI Premium subscription will be available to anyone who purchases and activates a Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Pixel 9 Pro Fold until October 31, 2025, 11:59 pm PT.

See price at Amazon
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Impressive AI-powered features
Excellent build quality
Flexible, capable cameras
Reliable update commitment
See price at Amazon
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The best specs in the Pixel 9 series
Gorgeous display
Seven years of software updates
See price at Amazon
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Improved design
8-inch folding display
Seven years of software updates

After the complimentary 12-month period, users can choose to continue their subscription at the standard $19.99 monthly fee or let the subscription lapse. Google is likely hoping that users will find enough value in the service to continue their subscription beyond the free year.

There were some rumors that the base Pixel 9 might come with a shorter trial of Gemini Advanced, but it turns out that isn’t the case. The base Pixel 9 will still support other Gemini features, including Gemini Nano, giving you a taste of the AI capabilities without the full suite of Gemini Advanced features.

Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at news@androidauthority.com. You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
You might like