Best Google Pixel Phone (2023): Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories,

If you calculate all those individual services with the cost of the Pixel 7 Pro over the course of two years, your total comes out to $1,806. So you are effectively paying less ($486 less, to be exact). But it’s only really worth it if you watch a ton of YouTube and use YouTube Music, instead of other options like Spotify. Google says if you already subscribe to one of these services, your current plans will be canceled and you’ll get a single bill for Pixel Pass once your Pixel ships (though you will need to manually cancel YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium before subscribing to Pixel Pass). 

The Pixel 6 series from 2021 is not available at the Google Store anymore. You can find these phones at retailers like Amazon, though the stock is dwindling. Make sure you’re paying the right price. The Pixel 6 has gone on sale for as low as $399 and the Pixel 6 Pro has dipped to $499. They’re still great phones and the former is a solid deal at that price, but you’re probably better off with a Pixel 7A or a discounted Pixel 7. 

Any older Pixel is not worth buying anymore. (The Pixel 5’s support window ends soon in October.) You can still find some of them at various retailers, but unless they’re practically free, you should stick with any of the models above. 

The revamped case for the Pixel 7 series feels more durable than ever before, and you can match them with your Pixel’s color. The thermoplastic elastomer feels nice to touch, and there are raised edges on the front to protect the screen. The Pixel 7’s case is made with more than 30 percent recycled plastics, and the polycarbonate shell uses 77 percent recycled plastics. There are metal buttons for power and volume and they’re 100 percent recycled aluminum. 

This is hands-down the best case if you frequently attach your Pixel to the handlebar of a bike or electric scooter. Peak Design’s mounting system lets you magnetically affix the phone to its Universal Bike Mount ($50) and it stays put—after nearly a year of testing, I’ve yet to have a phone fall off my ride using this mounting system. It makes use of Apple’s MagSafe system, so it works with plenty of MagSafe accessories, even wireless chargers. The company has several other magnetic accessories you can use, like a car vent mount. The case itself is nice; I just wish the edges were raised a bit more for better screen protection.

This is one of the best clear cases you’ll find for the Pixel, especially at this price. The buttons are clicky, the Pixel’s color comes through clearly, and the rear doesn’t feel too sticky, which can be a problem with some clear cases. I also really like Totallee’s Clear Cases ($39), though they’re slightly more expensive. They’re available for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7A.

Pixel phones don’t have a great track record with screen durability—they scratch easily. We tested this protector originally for the Pixel 5A and it held up well. Installation is easy, and it includes a squeegee to get rid of air bubbles. You get two screen protectors for the price (some only include one, check the product page), including a microfiber cloth, a wipe, and dust removal stickers.

This is another easy-to-apply tempered glass screen protector. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7A version comes with two protectors, but Spigen only includes one for the Pixel 6A. Boo. You get a whole cleaning kit to wipe down your phone, an alignment tool that helps you get the application right, and a squeegee to get rid of the air bubbles. 

This screen protector was really simple to apply and barely gave me any air bubbles. You only get one protector, but there’s an alcohol wipe to clean the screen before, a microfiber cloth, an application tool, and a squeegee. The problem? It’s not tempered glass, but a mix of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It’s a cheaper material that’s typically not as impact-resistant. 

You get only one screen protector here and it’s expensive. That’s because Zagg claims that the protector is five times as strong as traditional screen protectors. I haven’t seen many scuffs on the Pixels I’ve applied it on, but take this with a grain of salt. It’s really easy to apply with the included application tool, but Zagg doesn’t include a squeegee, so you’ll have to use your fingers to push the air bubbles out. It comes with a dust sticker, a wet wipe, and a microfiber cloth. For the Pixel Fold, the screen protector is only for the external display. 

Of the Pixels we recommend in this guide, wireless charging is available only on the Pixel Fold, Pixel 7A, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro (plus the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro). Google’s very own Pixel Stand is one of the best wireless chargers around because it’s simple….