David Pearce predicts the new Pixel phones will be substantially more expensive than previous models.
“Most of all, I think the biggest new thing about the Pixels is that they're going to be substantially more expensive. Because everything right now is substantially more expensive.”
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disputableNew Pixel phones announced August 12, 2026 have higher base prices than the previous generation Pixel models.
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