Google Pixel and Pixel XL: When and where can I get them?

Google has officially taken the wraps of its new pure Android smartphones – the Pixel and Pixel XL. The devices replace the Nexus range and bring with them a premium design, flagship specs and simple “G” branding.

The Pixel offers a 5-inch Full HD display, while the Pixel XL has a larger and sharper 5.5-inch Quad HD display. Both sport AMOLED technology, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor supported by 4GB of RAM. You can read our Pixel XL preview here.

Unlike the Nexus devices, the Pixel smartphones will be a little more widely available than just the Google Store. The devices will go on sale on 20 October and this feature will tell you where you will be able to buy the Pixel and Pixel XL in the UK and the US.

Google Play Store

Google will of course be offering the Pixel and Pixel XL through its own store.

The Pixel will start from £599 and the Pixel XL will start at £719. As we said, both will be available from 20 October, with pre-orders starting from 4 October.

You can find the Google Store Pixel and Pixel XL order page here.

Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse is stocking the Pixel and Pixel XL. They will be available SIM-free, as well as on a number of networks including EE, iD, O2 and Vodafone.

The cheapest deal for the Pixel with no upfront cost appears to be with Vodafone. You’ll pay £47 a month for 24-months and you’ll get unlimited minutes and texts, along with 1GB of data.

The cheapest deal for the Pixel XL with no upfront cost is again with Vodafone. This one costs £62 a month for 24-months and it will give you unlimited minutes and texts, along with 12GB of data.

Those of you who pre-order will also get a £50 Google Play voucher. 

You can find the Carphone Warehouse Pixel and Pixel XL order page here.

EE

EE is the exclusive network partner for the Pixel and Pixel XL in the UK so if you were hoping for O2, Vodafone or Three not tied into Carphone Warehouse, you’re out of luck.

The Pixel is £9.99 on a £50.99 a month, 24-month 4GEE contract that offers unlimited minutes, texts and 10GB of data.

The Pixel XL is £9.99 on a £55.99 a month, 24-month 4GEE contract that also offers unlimited minutes, texts and 10GB of data. 

Pre-orders will start from 4 October across EE shops, telesales and online. Those that pre-order before 20 October will get a £50 Google Play voucher like Carphone Warehouse customers.

You can find the EE Pixel and Pixel XL order page here.

Verizon

Those of you in the US can pick up the Google Pixel and Pixel XL through Verizon. The network is offering all three colour options and you can buy the devices SIM-free or take out a monthly contract.

The Pixel is available starting at $28.08 a month for 24 months or $649.99.

The Pixel XL is available starting at $32.08 a month for 24 months or $769.99.

You can find the Verizon Pixel and Pixel XL order page here.