Google Pixel 8 Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

The Pixel 8 came out in October 2023 alongside the Pixel 8 Pro. It has since been replaced by newer generations, and Google's US store now lists it only through its Certified Refurbished program. A brand new unit may still turn up at third party sellers, but Google itself does not sell it new.

That changes what "Pixel 8 price" means. The launch price is a historical reference. What you pay today depends on whether you buy refurbished from Google, buy used elsewhere, or find leftover new stock. This page covers the launch prices and the Google refurbished prices, and leaves out resale prices that vary day to day.

The Pixel 8 started at $699 for 128GB when Google announced it. The Pixel 8 Pro started at $999. Those were the list prices at preorder time, before any carrier deal or trade-in credit.

Google's store shows the Pixel 8 as a refurbished phone and displays the original retail price next to the refurbished one. The refurbished Pixel 8 is sold in two storage sizes, and the Pixel 8 Pro appears with its own price.

A refurbished Pixel 8 costs $389 for 128GB and $459 for 256GB. The refurbished Pixel 8 Pro starts at $549 for 128GB. Google states that each certified refurbished device is quality tested to its standards. Stock and available colors change, so a listing can sell out.

Used Pixel 8 phones are sold by carriers, resale marketplaces, and electronics buyback sites. Prices differ with storage, cosmetic condition, battery health, and whether the phone is unlocked. This page does not list a figure for them because they move too often.

Before you buy used, check the following:

• Whether the phone is unlocked or tied to a carrier, and whether it can be activated on yours.
• Battery condition, since an older battery may not last a full day.
• Return policy and any warranty the seller offers.
• That the phone is not reported lost or stolen, which you can usually check with the seller using the IMEI.

Buying from Google's refurbished store reduces some of these risks because the company handles testing and sets the return terms. Read those terms on the product page before checkout.

Storage is the first factor. The 256GB phone costs more than the 128GB phone in Google's refurbished listing. Model matters too, because the Pro costs more than the standard Pixel 8 at launch and in the refurbished store. Condition and seller type then decide the rest.

Software support is a separate consideration for an older phone. Google publishes how long it provides updates for each Pixel, and you can find that on its support pages. A phone that is further into its support window may be a better choice at a lower price, or a worse choice at the same price as a newer model.

If the refurbished Pixel 8 costs close to what a newer phone does, compare the two. Newer Pixels have a longer remaining update period and newer hardware. Check the Google Store for current Pixel prices rather than relying on launch figures.