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Smartphone sale: The Google Pixel 6 is only $400 right now
As a fan of Google phones, I'm always excited to see a price drop, especially after the release of the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The Google Pixel 6 is an older sibling in the Pixel family, but it's still a great device. You can save $200 on the Google Pixel 6 right now. Add it to your Google ecosystem today for only $399 -- 33% off the original price.
The Google Pixel 6 is an excellent mid-range phone that combines speedy processing with a solid camera. It features a 50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera for capturing detailed images. Plus, you can remove people in the background of photos with the Magic Eraser feature, and with Real Tone technology, it captures skin tones accurately.
The 6.4-inch screen uses a Full HD OLED display with 411ppi for ultimate internet surfing, scrolling, and streaming. You'll also get five years of Google's security updates and -- coupled with Android 12 and Google's Tensor chip with Titan M2 security coprocessor -- a speedy security processor.
If you're interested in upgrading your phone, head over to Target today. This deal only includes the unlocked phone, so you can activate it at any carrier. If you want a more powerful camera, there's more good news: The deal applies to the Pixel 6 Pro, too. You can save $250 on the Google Pixel 6 Pro today.
To protect your new purchase, I also highly recommend you pick up a case for your new smartphone.