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Google Pixel 9 Pro at $799: A Premium Mother’s Day Gift That’s Actually Practical
Amazon slashed the Pixel 9 Pro to $799 for Mother's Day. This premium phone with 7 years of updates makes a practical gift Mom will love. The post Google Pixel 9 Pro at $799: A Premium Mother’s Day Gift That’s Actually Practical appeared first on Phandroid.
Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Amazon just slashed the Pixel 9 Pro to $799 (a massive $200 off the $999 retail price)—making it one of the best tech gifts you can give Mom without breaking the bank.
Why the Pixel 9 Pro makes an awesome gift for Mom
The camera is honestly what sold me on this phone. If you’ve got kids who never sit still, the speed of the Pixel 9 Pro’s camera will actually let you grab clear shots instead of unusable blurry messes.
Battery life has been a pleasant surprise, too. Depending on how you use the phone, you should be able to get a full day of use without that mid-afternoon panic about finding a charger. Even on heavy use days, when you’re taking photos and doom-scrolling.
The spam call thing might sound minor, but it’s one of my favorite features. The phone screens unknown callers before they even ring through to me. If you’ve ever been bombarded with 5-6 spam calls a day before, and now they’re just gone. It’s honestly such a relief.
Another thing worth mentioning is the upgraded fingerprint scanner, which actually works great now! Older Pixel phones would encounter issues, especially after washing hands or using lotion. This one is nearly 100% reliable. It’s a small improvement but a meaningful upgrade.
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Practical Gift-Giving Tips
When getting the Pixel 9 Pro for Mom, there are a few things worth thinking about. First, grab a case to go with it—especially if you choose the Obsidian black model, which tends to collect fingerprints like crazy. A simple clear case or something with a fun pattern makes a huge difference in keeping it looking nice.
If you want to save Mom the trouble of finding a charger, you can also check out our recommendations for the best fast-charging power banks.
If you want to make the gift extra special, take a few minutes to set up Google Photos sharing before wrapping it up. This way, family photos will automatically appear on her new phone, which always gets that “wow” reaction when she first turns it on.
And if you’re the person Mom always calls for tech help (we all know who we are), plan to spend about half an hour helping transfer her stuff from the old phone. Nothing ruins the excitement of a new device like not being able to find contacts or favorite apps. A little setup time up front saves a lot of frustration later.
Worth the upgrade?
According to Google, the Pixel 9 series is guaranteed seven years of updates. This means that the phone will receive major OS and security updates until 2031. This is a gift that’ll keep working for years. The clean Android experience means your mom won’t have to deal with the annoying bloatware and ads that we’ve seen on some other phones.
Order by May 8th to ensure delivery before Mother’s Day! At $799, this deal probably won’t last long based on how quickly previous Pixel sales have disappeared.
If the Pixel 9 Pro is still a bit too expensive, check out our complete Pixel price tracker where we monitor pricing trends, compare with past sales, and highlight refurbished options. You might find a Pixel phone (new or refurbished) at a price more suited to your budget!
Grab this Mother’s Day deal before it expires →
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