Pixel 10 Pro Falls to $699 as Fold 7 Drops $625 and HP OmniBook X $700

Q: Is the deeply discounted Pixel 10 Pro a smarter buy than the upcoming, potentially compromised Pixel 11?

Yes—for most buyers, the discounted Pixel 10 Pro is the smarter buy right now. At $699 for the 128GB Pixel 10 Pro, or $749 for other variants, it offers flagship hardware at a steep discount just weeks before the Pixel 11 launch. It also has a clearer value proposition: the Pixel 10 Pro already meets Google’s current high-end AI requirements, with enough RAM for Gemini Intelligence, and it is promised Android and security updates through 2032. That gives buyers a long support window on a phone that is already proven. The case for waiting on the Pixel 11 is real but narrower. Rumors point to meaningful upgrades, especially a new Tensor G6 chip and a switch to a MediaTek modem that could finally improve Pixel’s long-criticized heat and connectivity issues. Those changes may matter more than raw speed, and the Pro models are also expected to gain newer camera hardware and more base storage. But the risks are also clearer this year. Leaks suggest the standard Pixel 11 could start with 8GB of RAM, potentially falling short of Google’s own flagship AI platform requirements. Pricing may also rise in practice if Google drops the 128GB option and starts at 256GB. If that happens, buyers would pay more for a phone that may still involve trade-offs. So if you want the best value and a safer bet today, the Pixel 10 Pro is the stronger purchase. Waiting makes more sense only if the Pixel 11’s modem and efficiency upgrades are your top priority, especially on the Pro models.

Q: Will Google launch a flagship Pixel 11 that's too weak to run its own premier AI platform?

Yes—if current leaks are accurate, the base Pixel 11 could launch without enough memory to run Google’s top-tier on-device AI experience, even if the Pro models can. The key issue is not the processor so much as RAM. Google’s Gemini Intelligence platform is reported to require at least 12GB of RAM, along with a flagship-class chip and support for newer Gemini Nano models. The rumored Tensor G6 in the Pixel 11 should satisfy the chip side of that equation: it is expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process and designed to improve efficiency, thermals and AI performance. But multiple reports point to a possible 8GB RAM version of the standard Pixel 11. If that happens, that model would fall below Google’s own stated threshold for Gemini Intelligence. By contrast, the Pixel 10 line already meets the 12GB minimum, which makes the current Best Buy discounts more notable: the outgoing phones may remain better positioned for Google’s flagship AI than the cheapest new Pixel 11. The likely explanation is cost pressure. A global memory shortage has pushed up DRAM prices, and Google may be trying to hold the Pixel 11’s entry price steady by trimming RAM on the base model. The Pro, Pro XL and Fold variants are still expected to offer 12GB or more, so they would likely support Gemini Intelligence. Until Google confirms final specs at its expected August launch, the risk is real: the standard Pixel 11 may be a flagship in name, but not for Google’s premier AI.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 13

$699 gets the 128GB Google Pixel 10 Pro new at Amazon and the Google Store, a $300 cut from $999, while Best Buy open-box units fall to $621.99 for a deeper $377 discount.
Those markdowns are landing ahead of next month's Pixel 11 reveal, with the broader Pixel 10 lineup mostly discounted by $200 to $300 and the Pixel 10 Pro standing out as one of the best prices tracked.
$1,374.99 buys an open-box 256GB Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Best Buy, $625 below list and $125 under current new-unit pricing, as Samsung and Amazon cut new models by $500 before the Fold 8 launch next week.
$1,399.99 also lands HP's 2026 OmniBook X OLED Copilot+ PC at Best Buy, a first tracked discount of $700 on the Core Ultra X7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD configuration.
The deals show retailers clearing current premium phones and PCs before refresh cycles, giving buyers who can skip the newest models unusually steep savings.