Update November 5th: Update: Google is rolling out another major discount for the Pixel 9 series. People with gold status on Play Points can claim a 30% discount on a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro / XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, according to redditors who have claimed the deal.

It's also worth noting that both the Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro have a retail price of $999. However, Google often offers discounts on the Pixel 9 Pro, such as up to $150 off for Google One members or 30% off for Play Points members. In contrast, Apple rarely provides promotions on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Select Google Play Points members can now get an exclusive 30% discount on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google is offering 30% off Pixel 9 phones for Google Play Points members with a Gold or higher tier. You can claim the deal in the Perks section on Google Play Store for a discount valid until Dec 2,

The Pixel 9 seems like a massive hit for Google. That could be the key to Android winning back some serious market share in the US

There are a ton of costs associated with building and putting out a smartphone, well beyond the cost of the materials themselves. However, the “bill of materials” (BOM) is still key to each device, and the Pixel 9 Pro has a BOM cost that seems to be dropping.

Recently, we have seen a few different articles come out about how well the Pixel 9 is selling for Google. And now, we're hearing from Counterpoint