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Google boosts Pixel 11 trade-ins up to $1,000, here's what to know
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has increased the starting prices for the Pixel 11 series, with $100 hikes on the Pro XL and Pro Fold models, amid rising tech costs driven by AI industry demands.
- To offset the price increases, Google is offering strong trade-in values, including up to $1,000 for high-end devices like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold or Galaxy Z Fold 7, and solid values for older phones such as $150 for a Pixel 4a and $200 for an iPhone 11.
- Trade-in deals vary internationally, with notably higher offers in the UK, such as €455 for a Galaxy S10+, compared to just $30 in the US.
- Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are enhancing trade-in offers with additional gift cards, boosting overall trade-in value beyond Google's direct store deals.
- Alongside the Pixel 11 launch, Google introduced other products including the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag, highlighting new features and pricing details at the Made by Google 2026 event.
