# Is a $330 Pixel 8 Pro one of Android’s best deals right now? I used it for a week to find out

> Is a $330 Pixel 8 Pro one of Android’s best deals right now? I used it for a week to find out Jul 21, 2026 — 6:00 AM ET It’s not easy to buy a new smartphone in 2026 without spending a fortune.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-8-pro-revisit-great-android-deal-2026-3687294/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5f6340b49ac9f1e09e1070)
- **Published:** 2026-07-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #pixel #google #android #pixel-8
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5f6340b49ac9f1e09e1070

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