The US Google Store previewed its upcoming Black Friday sale, setting a start date of November 19 for 12 featured discounts.
Upcoming Google Store Discounts
Ahead of the holiday shopping event, the US Google Store outlined its schedule following the conclusion of early promotional offers. According to 9to5google, the upcoming sale features reductions across smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices starting on November 19.
The previewed promotions include a $250 discount on the unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, bringing its price down from $1,899 to $1,649. Buyers can also save up to $400 on the unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL models. For the standard unlocked Google Pixel 11, the price drops by $200, moving from $899 to $699. The Google Pixel 10a will also receive a $50 price cut, and customers joining Google Fi Wireless can get the Google Pixel 11 Pro.
Save on Google Pixel Accessories and Smart Home Hardware
The scheduled Black Friday lineup extends beyond smartphones to include audio equipment and home automation hardware. Shoppers can save $100 on the Google Pixel Watch 5 and $60 on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, lowering the earbuds from $229 to $169. The Google Pixel Buds 2a are slated for a $30 reduction, moving from $129 to $99.
Fitness trackers and thermostats round out the previewed discounts. The Google Fitbit Sense 2 drops from $249.95 to $199.95, while the Google Fitbit Versa 4 is reduced from $199.95 to $159.95. In the smart home category, the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) shifts from $279.99 to $219.99, and the standard Nest Thermostat moves from $129.99 to $89.99.
Smartphone Price Reductions Across Retailers
Google launched its Pixel 11 series in August, introducing the standard Pixel 11, the Pixel 11 Pro, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the folding Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store dropped prices well ahead of Black Friday, offering discounts such as $200 off the standard Pixel 11, $300 off the Pixel 11 Pro, $350 off the Pixel 11 Pro XL, and $250 off the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
For buyers eyeing the base model, the unlocked Google Pixel 11 with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM dropped from its $899 list price down to $699 at Amazon. The 512GB version of the Pixel 11 saw its price reduced to $819 from $1,019. These markdowns represent a 22% price cut, establishing a new record-low price for the device since its launch in August.
Available color options for the discounted Pixel 11 include Obsidian, Frost, Hibiscus, and Pistachio. The device is sold unlocked, meaning it works with major carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Google Fi without requiring buyers to tie themselves to a specific carrier.
ZDNET reviewer Cesar Cadenas noted that the basic Pixel 11 remains a competitive pick despite lacking the flashier features of its Pro counterparts. The device packs its hardware into a compact 6.3-inch frame featuring an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the phone runs on Google’s Tensor G6 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and a Titan M3 security coprocessor.
Google has committed to providing seven years of major OS updates for the handset. The triple rear camera setup includes a 48MP wide sensor, a 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
The Tensor G6 processor also runs Gemini AI tools like Live Translate and Best Take smoothly and reliably. The phone’s battery supports up to 30 hours of use on a single charge and features 25W magnetic Qi2.2 wireless charging.
The new Tensor G6 processor “delivers better performance along with an improved ISP (image signal processor) to generate high-resolution images faster,” said ZDNET reviewer Cesar Cadenas.
Amazon Cuts Pixel 11 Pro Price by $300
The Pixel 11 Pro has also received major price cuts. Amazon dropped the price of the 256GB model with 12GB of RAM from $1,099.99 down to $799.99, beating its October Prime Day price by $50. This $300 reduction brings the Pro model down to a price point lower than the launch cost of the base Pixel 11.
The Pixel 11 Pro features a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of up to 3,600 nits. Its upgraded telephoto camera captures 30% more light than previous generations, aiding performance in dark environments. Additional features include Google’s HiLight capability, which uses subtle glowing lights to notify users when favorite contacts call while the phone is face down.
Meanwhile, Best Buy reduced the unlocked Google Pixel 11 Pro XL with 256GB of storage from its $1,299 launch price to $949, marking a $350 saving. The Pro XL features a larger 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display using a 1344 x 2992 panel with a density of 486 pixels per inch, running at 120Hz and reaching 3,600 nits of peak brightness. PC Guide noted that the Pro XL includes a triple-camera system featuring a 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera with autofocus and Macro Focus, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, alongside optical-quality steps at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x, and 10x.
Software tools like Magic Capture combine single-tap photos and video into ready-to-share edits, while Pro Stable Video and 8K Video Boost enhance clarity. The Pro XL is powered by a 5,115mAh battery supporting 30W wired charging, 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, with Google claiming over 30 hours of battery life under controlled conditions.
Earlier coverage: Samsung and Google flagship phones discounted ahead of Black Friday
