Key facts (Nov 5, 2025)
- All four Pixel 10 phones are discounted: Pixel 10 to $599 (–$200), Pixel 10 Pro to $749 (–$250), Pixel 10 Pro XL to $899 (–$300), and the new Pixel 10 Pro Fold to $1,499 (–$300). Deals live at Amazon, Best Buy and Google Store. [1]
- Timing: Early Black Friday promos began Nov 3 and are slated to run through Nov 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT (expect many to recur on Black Friday later this month). [2]
- Why this matters: It’s the first major discount for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which launched in October—with several outlets calling this the lowest price to date. [3]
- Not just phones: The same deal roundups flag a PC motherboard + RAM bundle and a Nintendo 64‑style controller deal (for Switch Online’s N64 library). [4]
- Hardware highlights: Pixel 10 series adds Qi2 magnetic charging across the board; the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first IP68‑rated foldable, signaling real durability gains. [5]
- Expert view: “The 10 Pro [is] a baby step from AI’s party‑trick era to becoming genuinely useful on a mobile device.” —Allison Johnson, The Verge. [6]
- Stock snapshot (as of ~01:15 UTC, Nov 5): Alphabet GOOGL $277.54; Amazon AMZN $249.32; Best Buy BBY $79.37. (Intraday quotes.)
- Alphabet fundamentals: Q3 2025 revenue hit $102.3B (+16% YoY); “Subscriptions, platforms & devices” (where Pixel lives) grew ~21% YoY to $12.9B. [7]
What’s happening: the Pixel 10 price wave
Multiple reliable outlets confirm that Google’s entire Pixel 10 lineup just got its steepest markdowns yet. The Verge’s latest deal roundup puts the Pixel 10 at $599 (25% off), the Pixel 10 Pro at $749 (25% off), and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1,499 (–$300), with listings across Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store. The piece also notes these prices are expected to last through the week, aligning with 9to5Google’s guidance that the promos end Nov 9 at 11:59 PM PT. [8]
Deal‑tracking sites that specialize in early Black Friday coverage—9to5Toys and Tom’s Guide—corroborate the $300 Fold discount, describing it as the first big drop since launch and an all‑time low at Amazon. Tom’s Guide adds: “It’s hard to imagine the discount getting any deeper during Black Friday.” [9]
Where to buy (and for how long)
- Amazon, Best Buy, Google Store: Identical pricing on most configurations; inventory can move quickly. 9to5Google says the official end time is Nov 9; some deals may re‑appear on Black Friday. [10]
What’s actually new in Pixel 10 (and why the Fold matters)
Qi2 magnets & AI everywhere. Reviewers emphasize that Google finally “locked in a high‑end finish” on the 10 Pro while adding Qi2 magnetic charging (MagSafe‑style) across the lineup and pushing on‑device AI with the Tensor G5 chip. As The Verge puts it: “The 10 Pro [represents] a baby step from AI’s party‑trick era to becoming genuinely useful on a mobile device.” [11]
Foldable durability firsts. Engadget’s review sums up the Pixel 10 Pro Fold succinctly: “[It] still has the best cameras of any flexible phone,” and it’s the first foldable with IP68 dust/water resistance, trading some thinness for toughness. [12]
Competitive context. In Tom’s Guide’s recent head‑to‑head, Galaxy Z Fold 7 narrowly wins overall performance, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold led on battery life, brightness, durability (IP68), and cameras—and now it’s cheaper post‑discount. [13]
Reality check on “indestructible”: One widely viewed YouTube bend test ended badly for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (structural failure during extreme stress). Lab tests aren’t everyday use, but they do highlight trade‑offs in any foldable’s design. [14]
The rest of the bundle: motherboard & Nintendo‑adjacent deals
The same Verge Deals post bundles several non‑Pixel picks: an MSI MPG Z890 Edge Ti (LGA1851) + 32GB DDR5‑6000 motherboard/RAM kit (with Star Wars Outlaws Gold) and discounts on 8BitDo’s “64” wireless controller—a modernized N64‑style pad aimed at the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library. If you’re outfitting a PC or revisiting N64 classics, these are timely add‑ons. [15]
Why the discounts now?
Two threads are intersecting:
- Early Black Friday pull‑forward. Big‑box retailers and Google itself front‑load markdowns to smooth demand and capture gift budgets early. Coverage across The Verge, 9to5Google, 9to5Toys, and Tom’s Guide all frame these as holiday‑cycle plays. [16]
- Foldables are maturing. IDC and others see continued growth in 2025’s smartphone market (after a slow 2024), with foldables a small but rising slice—durability (like IP68) helps convince mainstream buyers. [17]
How this could impact Alphabet (GOOGL)
Near‑term: revenue mix and margins. Alphabet just posted its first‑ever $100B quarter; the Subscriptions, Platforms & Devices line that houses Pixel rose ~21% YoY to $12.9B, but it’s still far smaller than ads and Cloud. Aggressive phone discounts should boost unit sell‑through but pressure hardware margins—a trade‑off tech companies often accept to grow the ecosystem (and services attach rates). [18]
Investor lens: AI capex vs. cash flow. The latest earnings cycle saw investors reward Alphabet for balancing heavy AI/data‑center spend with strong cash flow. As Reuters summarized, “That … gives investors more comfort,” said Edward Jones’ Dave Heger, contrasting Alphabet’s capex burden with peers. [19]
Stock prices (intraday, ~01:15 UTC, Nov 5):
- Alphabet (GOOGL): $277.54
- Amazon (AMZN): $249.32
- Best Buy (BBY): $79.37
Consensus & scenario planning (12‑month horizon):
- Street targets are clustered roughly in the mid‑$260s to ~$300. Oppenheimer recently raised Alphabet to $300, and BofA to $280; a MarketBeat aggregate (as of Oct 27) sat around $264. [20]
- Base case: Pixel discounts lift Q4 device units but modestly affect consolidated results; ads and Cloud remain the dominant drivers. If AI products (Search “AI Overviews,” Workspace add‑ons, Vertex/Gemini) continue to monetize while capex stays covered by cash flow, multiple expansion can persist near recent levels. [21]
- Upside risks: Faster AI monetization and Cloud backlog growth (Reuters flagged +34% Cloud revenue and a rising backlog) plus sticky Pixel attach to paid services. [22]
- Downside risks: Heavier‑than‑expected capex with slower AI payback, smartphone demand volatility, Pixel warranty/durability headlines, and regulatory outcomes.
Not investment advice. Always do your own research and consider professional guidance.
Buying advice: which Pixel 10 should you pick at these prices?
- Pixel 10 → $599: Best entry point. Same Tensor G5, Qi2 magnets, excellent overall value; camera step‑down from Pro remains the main trade‑off. [23]
- Pixel 10 Pro → $749: For camera/AI power‑users. As The Verge notes, the 10 Pro is where AI features start to feel “genuinely useful.” [24]
- Pixel 10 Pro XL → $899: Bigger battery/screen; similar strengths and a $300 cut makes it the “big‑phone” sweet spot. [25]
- Pixel 10 Pro Fold → $1,499: First IP68 foldable; best cameras in a foldable per Engadget, but mind the durability discourse and bulk. If you wanted a book‑style foldable, this is the moment. [26]
Pro tips before you buy
- Check trade‑in credits and bundled gift cards (retailers’ offers vary day‑to‑day). [27]
- Confirm return windows and price‑match policies during promo periods. (Retailers often honor adjustments within a short window.)
- Expect similar prices to reappear around Black Friday/Cyber Monday, but Tom’s Guide doubts the Fold will go much lower this month. [28]
Bigger picture: What this says about the market
- Smartphones are recovering slowly: IDC and Reuters peg 2025 growth as modest but improving; vendors are leaning on AI features and financing to spark demand. [29]
- Foldables keep inching forward: True IP68 and brighter screens suggest the category is moving from novelty toward mainstream—especially when prices dip. [30]
Sources & expert quotes cited
- The Verge deal roundup (Nov 4) with pricing, timelines, and accessory deals. [31]
- 9to5Google deal tracker with exact end date (Nov 9, 11:59 PM PT). [32]
- 9to5Toys first‑discount/all‑time‑low coverage for the Fold. [33]
- Tom’s Guide early discount analysis and competitive face‑off. [34]
- The Verge Pixel 10 Pro review (AI/Qi2 context and quote). [35]
- Engadget Pixel 10 Pro Fold review (camera/durability stance). [36]
- Reuters on Alphabet’s capex, cash flow, and investor stance (expert quotes). [37]
- Alphabet Q3 2025 press release/SEC filing and independent analysis (segment growth incl. devices). [38]
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