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Pixel 6 price slash makes the last-gen flagship a budget-friendly powerhouse (refurb)

By Anam Hamid

Published: Apr 05, 2023, 8:49 PM

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Pixel 6 price slash makes the last-gen flagship a budget-friendly powerhouse (refurb)

With inflation taking a bite out of people's paychecks, it's getting harder to spend big on seemingly non-essential items like smartphones. However, as avid smartphone enthusiasts, we understand that smartphones are anything but a discretionary purchase. The prudent approach is to keep an eye out for deals, and if you're in search of a high-end smartphone under $250, Amazon is currently offering Google's Pixel 6 at a remarkably low price.

Released in 2021, the Pixel 6 remains an excellent phone in 2023 and will receive updates until at least late 2026. It boasts a sizable 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz, which is noteworthy because Apple expects consumers to buy its expensive Pro phones to experience a high refresh rate.

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Moving on, the Pixel 6 runs on the in-house Tensor chip, so it's not held back by off-the-shelf chips. It enhances everything from speech recognition to picture quality, making the Pixel 6 one of the smartest handsets available, even if it's not the fastest.

The dual-camera system produces exceptional images that are on par with, if not better than, those from $1,000 phones. Other features include all-day battery life, reverse wireless charging, an under-display fingerprint reader, and an IP68 rating.

The Pixel 6 was $599 at launch and Google no longer sells it. Its successor, the Pixel 7, also retails for $599. This price significantly undercuts the $799 Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14.

If you want to save big, Amazon has the renewed Pixel 6 on sale. It has been thoroughly inspected and cleaned, is in excellent condition, and the battery health is above 80 percent. It's backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you can always return it if something goes wrong.

The device is usually sold for $411.47 but it's a staggering 44 percent off right now, allowing you to save nearly $183. If you want to buy a top-notch phone without spending too much, this deal is just for you.

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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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