Google Cuts Pixel Watch 4 by $192 as Pixel Flex 67W Charger Falls to $45

Q: With a $100 price hike on Pixel 11, is the heavily discounted Pixel 10 now the smarter buy for 2026?

Yes. For most buyers in 2026, a heavily discounted Pixel 10 looks like the smarter purchase than a Pixel 11 that is expected to start about $100 higher. The value gap is the main reason. The Pixel 11 is rumored to begin at $899 for 256GB after Google drops the 128GB option, while Pixel 10 models are already discounted by up to $300, with some base units falling near $549 and open-box prices even lower. That creates a large real-world price spread for what appears to be a modest year-over-year upgrade. The Pixel 11 should bring a newer 2nm Tensor G6 chip, brighter and more efficient OLED panels, Android 17 features and some camera improvements. But the leaks point to mostly incremental gains rather than a major redesign. Some reports also suggest trade-offs on certain models, including less RAM on base or Pro variants and a smaller battery on the Fold. That matters because the Pixel 10 already remains a strong phone. It has seven years of software support, solid cameras, Google’s AI features, and enough performance for mainstream users. Several reports also note that the Pixel 10’s 12GB RAM may better support Gemini Intelligence than a base Pixel 11 rumored to have 8GB. The Pixel 11 still makes sense for buyers who want the newest chip, longer remaining support window and any exclusive AI or camera features Google keeps for the new generation. But if price, proven performance and long-term value matter most, the discounted Pixel 10 is the better buy right now.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 15

Best Buy’s open-box deal drops the 45mm LTE Pixel Watch 4 in matte black to $307.99, a $192 cut from its $500 list price and $92 below recent new-condition sale pricing.
Amazon also has Google’s Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C charger at $44.99, 25% off its usual $60 and the best Amazon price tracked since last year outside a brief February dip.
The discounts land as Google prepares to unveil the Pixel 11 phone lineup and Pixel Watch 5 next month, pressuring current-generation Pixel hardware prices.
Broader Pixel promotions remain in place, including up to $300 off Pixel 10 devices, while official Pixel 10-series cases are discounted by as much as 30%.