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expiredgadgetNerd posted Mar 16, 2025 03:08 PM

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expiredgadgetNerd posted Mar 16, 2025 03:08 PM

128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Unlocked) w/ Activation on Verizon or AT&T

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$399

$1,099

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Best Buy has 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Obsidian or Porcelain) on sale for $399 with Activation on a qualifying Verizon or AT&T postpaid plan. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member gadgetNerd for sharing this deal.

Note: A one-time $35 activation fee will also apply.

Available:

Obsidian (GA05900-US)
Porcelain (GA05901-US)

Specs:

Google Tensor G4
6.8" 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED at 486 PPI Display
Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus
Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera
128GB Internal Storage Capacity
16GB RAM
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2+2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth v5.3
Android 14

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Obsidian (GA05900-US)
Porcelain (GA05901-US)

Specs:

Google Tensor G4
6.8" 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED at 486 PPI Display
Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus
Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera
128GB Internal Storage Capacity
16GB RAM
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2+2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth v5.3
Android 14

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff

Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Model: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 5G Unlocked (128GB) Smartphone - Obsidian

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purpledime18

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$449 for 256GB

BlueDesk545

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PSA: Be careful if you're scheduled to pickup on Friday. The activation timer may starts on Friday but the CS aren't availble on weekends, which means you only have whatever hours left on Friday to attempt cancelling the line.

mgolden

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Nothing to add about this deal, but I got this phone a couple months ago and I have to say it's the best phone I've ever used. My wife got a Iphone 16 pro max and the camera on the Pixel 9 pro XL puts it to shame - especially when zoomed in. And the battery is usually around 40% when I go to bed at night after heavy use all day.

So if you're on the fence about this phone, don't be - you'll love it!

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david61983

Mar 16, 2025 07:19 PM

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david61983Mar 16, 2025 07:19 PM

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My happens if you never activate the Verizon line?

jokercard906

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Mar 16, 2025 07:19 PM

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jokercard906

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Mar 16, 2025 07:19 PM

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What's the best way to do this in store trading in and currently using t-mobile?

alien8t3r

Mar 16, 2025 07:20 PM

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alien8t3rMar 16, 2025 07:20 PM

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Slickkkk deal. Wish they had the normal non-XL version. I'm rocking a Pixel 7 and this jump up is a bit too much for me Frown

CoralCreator2354

Mar 16, 2025 07:20 PM

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CoralCreator2354Mar 16, 2025 07:20 PM

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How do you rep the deal at the store? My local store has the phone and they said they will activate it. Is it ok to buy, activate at the store and close the line in 3 days?

Dcamp

Mar 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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DcampMar 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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I have given my primary number for port-in not knowing that I should not give that. I'm picking up my phone in-store. Can I just ask them to give new number rather than transfer my number?

ed1968

Mar 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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ed1968Mar 16, 2025 07:22 PM

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So assume you get the phone and a sim, from Verizon or att. What is to keep me from just putting a mint sim in there and using it and never dealing with the carrier?

seeknowsage

Mar 16, 2025 07:23 PM

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seeknowsageMar 16, 2025 07:23 PM

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Quote from apbudha

Wow you just walked in and got it without needing to provide any number info and it's unlocked?

Not sure, I haven't been able to head home just yet to check.

I picked the phone up from the customer service desk. I traded in a Google pixel 7 pro and got the 256 GB pixel 9 pro xl for $146 after tax. There was a sim affixed to the pixel 9 box, but I wasn't asked to activate or anything. (The associate asked for my number to verify my Best Buy account, but that was it.)

Really hoping I can just port my number into this phone without first having to activate then cancel a new Verizon number.

BlackjackMO

Mar 16, 2025 07:25 PM

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BlackjackMOMar 16, 2025 07:25 PM

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Quote from seeknowsage

How did you handle your files? Did you transfer in-store or did you have your phone wiped before you walked in?

david61983

Mar 16, 2025 07:25 PM

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david61983Mar 16, 2025 07:25 PM

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Quote from ed1968

So assume you get the phone and a sim, from Verizon or att. What is to keep me from just putting a mint sim in there and using it and never dealing with the carrier?

That's what I want to know.

cerebro37

Mar 16, 2025 07:26 PM

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cerebro37Mar 16, 2025 07:26 PM

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Pickup or delivery not available😭 at Phoenix, AZ. Any alternatives?

genesisformula

Mar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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genesisformulaMar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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I just got home from BB. Traded pixel 8 pro ($260) for the 9 pro XL AND $161 on a BB gift card. I dont know what happened. I was expecting to be $39 out of pocket.
receipt says
1099 was price
-500 AT&T Actvn 1
-300 Google Coupon CPN BNDL 2
-200 sale discount
=$99
paid the 99 with the trade in gift card. The gift card's remaining balance was $161. I just hope there's no claw backs or anything when I cancel tomorrow.

lgrajn

Mar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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lgrajnMar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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Quote from holly_molly

my past experience with similar walmart iphone deal had been that the line autoactivates once you boot the phone with that sim. once activated, cancel the line within 3 days to get waiver of activation fee too, else you will be charged activation fee and pro rated for days if cancelled within 30 days.to cancel, call and give them reason like poor service etc. they will cancel it. you will still get billed so you would have to call them again after a week or two once final bill have been generated to get waiver of those charges.

Well, I'm in the 'same' boat. Picked up my phone. I confirmed it is unlocked (just made a couple calls on TMobile). However, I did not get any email or information from Verizon (re: sim or e-sim or account number). Best Buy did NOT give any Verizon sim. I am not sure how Verizon can find my account. Any thoughts?

Hilmoo99

Mar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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Hilmoo99Mar 16, 2025 07:27 PM

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No shipping? It says only available for store pickup

gadgetNerd

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Mar 16, 2025 07:32 PM

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Quote from seeknowsage

So I just picked this phone up from best buy. It was not activated in store but they did give me a Verizon sim to activate it. Can I just skip doing that and port my current number over to it?

Yeah, you can do the cancellation now. The phone should work with any SIM you have.

nocreativename

Mar 16, 2025 07:32 PM

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nocreativenameMar 16, 2025 07:32 PM

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My base Pixel 8 is only 7 months old and I can get $200 selling it. Doesn't seem to make sense for me to pay $200 just for 1 year newer, pro and XL.

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