You can get a free Google Pixel 7 at Verizon this weekend - here's how

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Brand new Google Pixel 7 deals are available to preorder at Verizon this weekend and they include an exceptional trade-in rebate of up to $700 - enough to score the standard device for free.

To be eligible, you'll need to trade in an old device and pick up a Pixel 7 on an unlimited data plan. Both upgraders and new customers can take part in this deal, but the latter will get a free $200 gift card on the house as a special welcome bonus. In case you were wondering - yes, that's in addition to any trade-in savings.

If you'd prefer the more premium Google Pixel 7 Pro, then that's also available with the same maximum trade-in rebate of up to $700 off with an unlimited data plan. Considering this device costs $899 outright, this saving isn't quite enough to cover the entire cost of the device, but it is enough to cut those monthly device payments down significantly (down to just $5.55/mo over 36 months). 

Note, both devices are also available with the carrier's 'buy-one get-one-free' promo; a deal that will score you a whopping $700 off a second device when you purchase the first outright. As with the trade-in deal, you'll need an unlimited data plan to be eligible here (on both devices), but it's open to both new and existing customers. 

One minor caveat to bear in mind with these Verizon Pixel 7 deals is that you can't both trade in and get a multi-line saving at the same time. You've got to essentially pick one deal at a time. If you're torn, we'd recommend the trade-in for the single-line user and the BOGO for multi-line setups as a very basic rule of thumb.

Note that this week's Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro deals are technically preorders, and the devices will be released (and delivered) on  Thursday, October 13th.

Verizon Google Pixel 7 deals this weekend

Google Pixel 7: BOGO, or get up to $700 off with a trade-in and unlimited plan at Verizon

Google Pixel 7: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6361382-15733793?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/google-pixel-7/" data-link-merchant="verizon.com"">BOGO, or get up to $700 off with a trade-in and unlimited plan at Verizon
Either trade-in to get a device for free, or take advantage of the carrier's buy-one-get-one promo with this week's Google Pixel 7 deals at Verizon. Both these excellent promotions are open to both new and existing customers, and the former will even get a $200 gift card as a welcome bonus. Note, as with all the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/deals/the-best-verizon-deals-sales-discounts" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="verizon.com"">best Verizon deals, both these promotions are eligible with unlimited data lines only.

Google Pixel 7 Pro: BOGO, or get up to $700 off with a trade-in and unlimited plan at Verizon

Google Pixel 7 Pro: <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6361382-15733793?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https://www.verizon.com/smartphones/google-pixel-7-pro/" data-link-merchant="verizon.com"">BOGO, or get up to $700 off with a trade-in and unlimited plan at Verizon
Alternatively, if you'd prefer a more premium device, then you can find those same excellent Pixel 7 preorder deals on the Pixel 7 Pro model. Either trade-in for a massive rebate of up to $700 on a single device or get a whopping $700 off a second device when you purchase the first outright with an unlimited data line. Note, the $200 gift card for new customers is also available with this particular model.

What's new with the Google Pixel 7?

Google Pixel 7 on display at Williamsburg Google Store

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On the surface, not a lot has changed with the Pixel 7 - it features the same basic design and display as the previous Pixel 6, with a few tweaks here and there. What has changed, however, is the internal chip and camera setup. 

Both the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro come with the Tensor 2 chip, which is the second iteration of the brand's own silicon. While it's a little more sluggish than the competition (namely the A16 Bionic in the iPhone 14), it's focused on improving the Pixel 6's strong suit of computational photography and machine learning. In short, it's looking to make the latest devices even better in areas where Pixel devices traditionally shine.

It's not just the brains inside the Pixel 7 that's been improved, either. The cameras have also received a boost when it comes to zoom and image stabilization, which should make them even easier to use. While we haven't gotten our hands on these devices yet (well, enough to truly put them through their paces), they're highly likely to be some of the best camera phones on the market.

Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is deals editor at TechRadar. With over three years of experience on-site and eight years working in e-commerce, Alex has made it his personal mission to share all his favorite tips, bargains, and deals with our readers here at TechRadar. At work, he specializes in computing, phones, and covering huge sales events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his keen love of photography and PC gaming, or down at the local climbing gym hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities. His editorial bylines also include contributions to T3 and GamesRadar.