Preface: Important reminder for users of the Chinese version (the US version only supports eSIM)
Before we start discussing price, it is important to emphasize one crucial piece of information:The US version of Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL released in 2025 have cancelled the physical SIM card slot and only support eSIM. This means that these models cannot be used directly in the current domestic network environment. Pixel 10 Pro Fold The physical card slot is retained. Therefore, domestic users should pay attention to international versions such as the European, Japanese, and Taiwanese versions first.
This article will take the US version as an example to analyze the various discounts on the first day of sale and provide you with a price reference.
In order to get the lowest discount, you need to purchase an iPhone 13 contract. See the detailed tutorial here:
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Channel 1:Google Store (After comprehensive discount, it is about $340)
This is the most mainstream purchasing channel, and you can get good prices by stacking multiple discounts.
Calculation formula:
$799 (original price) – $100 (launch discount) – $100 (email promotional code) – $220 (net profit from iPhone 13 trade-in) = $379
- Net trade-in proceeds: Purchase a Total by Verizon iPhone 13 contract for $165, then use it as a credit at the Google Store for $385, for a net gain of $220.
- Google One Cashback: 2TB members can get $38 cashback on top of the $379 paid. The final actual cost is about $341 for 1TB.
Channel 2: Google Fi (membership "super price", about $29)
Google offers extremely aggressive discounts to Google Fi subscribers, but the entry threshold is high.
Calculation formula (based on netizens’ sharing):
$799 (original price) – $350 (Fi membership discount) – $200 (email promotional code) – $220 (net proceeds from iPhone 13 trade-in) = $29
The final actual cost is about $29 USD. This is the lowest price in theory, but for the vast majority of domestic users, this solution is not suitable.
Channel 3:Best Buy (Best Buy)
As of press time, Best Buy's trade-in price (iPhone 13 only deducts $320)Not as good as Google Store, so it is not recommended as a priority channel for the time being.
Channel 4: Operator contract phone
| Operator | Final price (approx.) | Lock status | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Mobile | $529 | No lock | Average discount |
| Boost Mobile | $360 | Locked (One year) | The price is attractive, but unlocking is difficult and there is high uncertainty |
Summarize
| Purchase channels | Final price (approx.) | advantage | Disadvantages/Thresholds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Store | $341 | Official channels, relatively direct operation | Must have the ability to purchase overseas, purchase contract phones, and ship goods |
| Google Fi | $29 | Lowest price | Requires a long-term Google Fi membership, almost unsuitable for domestic users |
| Best Buy | – | – | The current price has no advantage |
| Boost Mobile | $360 | Low initial purchase price | Locked for a long time, difficult to unlock |
In summary, for overseas users with certain operating capabilities, the most reliable solution is to use the Google Store to add "trade-in" service. For domestic users, the first priority is toWaiting for and confirming the release information and purchase channels of the international version with a physical card slot.
