It's official: Google's 2026 flagship lineup has arrived, and there are already plenty of Pixel 11 preorder deals that could make the Android phones cheap (or even free) if you play your cards right.
The catch is that most of these offers require some sort of upgrade through your wireless carrier, so folks looking for a no-strings promotion may feel like they're out of luck.
Fortunately, Best Buy has you covered. From now until the phones' official release on August 20th, you can preorder the Google Pixel 11 and score up to $700 of trade-in credit AND a free $100 gift card.
That effectively makes the unlocked phone just $99, no strings attached and no confusing contract to worry about.
Naturally, trading in an old Pixel phone will earn you the most savings, but Best Buy is also accepting devices from Samsung and Apple as part of its preorder promotion. The $100 gift card is included no matter what, which is nice if you're also looking for accessories to pair with your new smartphone.
Sleek and versatile, the base model Google Pixel 11 comes equipped with the Tensor G6 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and a gorgeous 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. As usual with Pixel devices, you also get fantastic cameras, all of the latest AI-boosted software features, and seven years of OS and security upgrades guaranteed. It's not a dramatic upgrade from its predecessor, the Pixel 10, but if you missed last year's model, the Pixel 11 is the device to buy.
Need a bit more power? It's worth mentioning that Best Buy is running similar deals on the Google Pixel 11 Pro and super-sized Pixel 11 Pro XL, increasing the potential trade-in discount to $1,000 and upping the gift card balance to $200 with all orders.
Of course, this Pixel 11 preorder deal makes the most sense if you have something to trade in, but if you (like me) own a drawer full of old or broken smartphones somewhere in your home, it's worth using Best Buy's trade-in tool to see how much you can save. What do you have to lose?
