Solid advice 👍

Honestly, I totally agree with the point about Google's pricing being tricky. I've been tracking the Tensor benchmarks for a while and while the newer chips are getting better, that $500 price point for a brand new flagship is a huge reach for its first Prime Day. If you're looking at real-world performance like thermal throttling during heavy use, the value usually isn't there until the first big price cut anyway!!! I've seen some stress testing lately and here is how I'd actually handle the hunt:

• Look at the Google Pixel 8 Pro instead because its benchmarks are still top-tier and the price will likely drop close to your budget once the 9 is the main focus.
• Consider the OnePlus+12R&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">OnePlus 12R if you care about sustained gaming performance and crazy fast charging, since it often beats the Pixel in thermal stress tests.
• Check the Google Pixel 8a if you want the same core experience for way less cash; it's basically the same performance for a fraction of the cost. So basically, unless the Pixel 9 shows a massive jump in efficiency during testing, grabbing a discounted previous-gen flagship is the pro move. Tbh, these sales are always better for clearing out the older stock anyway.

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Big Pixel fan here! Ditching car-specific head units was liberating. Instead of waiting for Prime Day, consider a used Pixel 7. I snagged one for around $250 and use Android Auto flawlessly in my old Mustang and current WRX. Plenty powerful, decent camera, and saves a ton over new. Depends on your needs, but it works great for me.

Big discounts are tough to predict! Pixel 9's camera tech is rumored to be a major upgrade, but that usually holds prices high. Unfortunately, past Pixel modem performance wasn't as good as expected; cellular performance had issues on my road trips. Consider a Samsung Galaxy; their modems are typically top-tier.

Honestly, $500 might be tough for a brand new Pixel 9. Unfortunately, I had issues with older models not holding their value. Have you considered a refurbished Pixel 8? You might get more for your money. Also, check out Swappa. They often have good deals. Is a used one an option for you?

Pixel 9 at $500? Maybe! Google's pricing is tricky. Samsung usually has better initial discounts, based on market research. Keep an eye on their strategies; could influence Pixel's Prime Day deals! Good luck snagging a bargain!

Deals are tempting, but think about safety features! Will the Pixel 9's hands-free driving integration be reliable? Make sure it's thoroughly tested before relying on it at 70 mph.