I am a Pixel loyalist, and have been since day one. As my colleagues Michelle Ehrhardt and David Nield have confirmed, the Pixel 9 in all its iterations (the Pixel 9, The Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold) are all exceptional. I opted for the Pixel 9 Pro, which is down to $799 from $999 during Black Fridayif you are in the market for a new phone, I say this is the one to get. Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian) $649.00 at Best Buy $799.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal Get Deal $649.00 at Best Buy $799.00 Save $150.00 Google - Pixel 9 Pro 128GB (Unlocked) - Obsidian $799.00 at Best Buy $999.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Get Deal $799.00 at Best Buy $999.00 Save $200.00 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian) $934.13 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $164.87 Get Deal Get Deal $934.13 at Amazon $1,099.00 Save $164.87 Google Pixel 9 Fold 256GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian) $1,499.00 at Best Buy $1,799.00 Save $300.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,499.00 at Best Buy $1,799.00 Save $300.00 SEE 1 MORE The Pixel 9 Pro is the first model in many years to be smaller than its predecessor, for which I am endlessly grateful. My thumb actually reaches comfortably across the Pixel 9 Pro, it fits comfortably in my hand, and it weighs only 7 ounces. I dont know why phones kept getting bigger for a while, but Im thrilled that were moving away from the trend. If youre a masochist, you can pick up the Pixel 9 Pro XL.The Pixel 9 Pro is also a very pretty phone, but lets be honestmost of us swaddle our pricey smartphones in a protective case. I'm particularly loyal to the ones from RhinoShield, which are also on sale.If youre already a Pixel fan, the interface is a continuation of what you know, and the migration process from my previous Pixel to this one was smoother than it has ever been before. I didnt have to set up any of my screen preferences againeven my screensaver transferred over. Using the Pixel means youre seeing Android the way it was meant to be seen: operating system by Google on a phone by Google. Everything is smooth, with settings in the same place universally, and common swiping behavior. Most apps unlock with a fingerprint or face recognition.My main complaint about the Pixel has always been that the camera feels inferior to those on iPhones, but thats not true in the Pixel 9 Proboth cameras are awesome. The resolution, the image stability, the lighting its all great.Each time I upgrade my phone, I get anxious about whether this model will be the one I regret. Im a few months in with the Pixel 9 Pro, and I feel great about it. The Best Black Friday Deals Right Now Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case $169.99 (List Price $249.00) Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet $149.99 (List Price $219.99) Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) $21.99 (List Price $49.99) Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) $99.99 (List Price $259.99) Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop $449.99 (List Price $699.99) Seagate Portable 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $99.90 (List Price $124.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Deals are selected by our commerce team