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Google offering outrageously high iPhone trade-in amounts towards Pixel Fold

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By Anam Hamid

Published: May 11, 2023, 6:17 PM

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Google offering outrageously high iPhone trade-in amounts towards Pixel Fold

After years of rumors, Google finally announced its first foldable phone yesterday. The Pixel Fold will go on sale on June 27 and at $1,799, it's quite expensive. To soften the blow, the company is offering the Pixel Watch, which costs $349.99, as a pre-order gift. Like other manufacturers, Google will also let you trade in an old phone and you will benefit the most if you are an iPhone user.

All major Android brands now have foldable phones in their portfolio. Apple is the only holdout and the company isn't expected to launch a foldable phone anytime soon.

Although Google makes great phones, it's a relatively new player and its market share in North America stands at a not-so-impressive 1.9 percent. Apple is the top vendor in the region, accounting for 56.8 percent of sales.

You can now get the first foldable phone engineered by Google, the Pixel Fold, directly from Amazon at $400 off with a trade and bonus Pixel Buds discount. Coming with the power of the Google Tensor chip in a compact and elegant form factor, Amazon is selling the unlocked Pixel Fold version that would work on all carriers.

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9to5Mac reports that Google looks eager to get iPhone users to switch to the Pixel Fold. It's offering the highest trade-in values for iPhones, surpassing even Apple.

The company will discount the Pixel Fold by $900 if you turn in the 128GB iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro is 8 months old at this point and its price starts at $1,000.

In contrast, the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which retails for $1199.99, has an estimated trade-in value of $750. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, which costs $1,799.99, has been valued at $900. For reference, Samsung offers $700 for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and $750 for the Fold 4.

The 128GB Pixel 7 Pro which goes for $899 will earn you a concession of $380 for the Pixel Fold.

If you trade in the iPhone 13 Pro for the Pixel Fold, you can expect to get a credit of $850. Apple offers $530 for the same device.

Interestingly, the aforementioned trade-in values only apply when you are buying the Pixel Fold. They go down if you choose another phone. For instance, if you decide to part with the iPhone 14 Pro to get the Pixel 7 Pro, you'll get a trade-in discount of $450. In exchange for the Fold 4, you'll only get a trade-in credit of $430.

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Mint Mobile now sells the Google Pixel 10 with a massive $450 discount. The promo is available on select color variants with 128GB of storage. You also get a 12-month unlimited data plan for $180 instead of $360.

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Grab the pro-grade, compact Pixel 10 Pro at Mint Mobile with a 12-month unlimited plan, and you can save a huge $475. The data plan comes with a discount, too: 50% off, to be exact.

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The high-end Gemini AI-enhanced Pixel 10 Pro XL is now available with a mind-blowing discount. You can now save $700 on the phone, plus 50% off unlimited 12-month plans.

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The foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold is another standout holiday offer. Right now, you can get the device for $400 off at Mint Mobile. On top of that, you save $180 on 12-month unlimited data plans.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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