It is not mandatory to splurge hundreds of dollars on the latest handsets, not when you have an exceptional deal on a premium smartphone that retained the title of a ‘flagship’ just over 12 months ago. Yes, we are talking about 2022’s Pixel 7 Pro, which launched in the U.S. at $899 for the base model and is now available at less than half that amount on Amazon. For the Snow finish, you only have to pay $439, and you will be in possession of a device that can perform 80 percent of tasks similar to the Pixel 8 Pro. Now that is incredible value.

The Pixel 7 Pro has a design that no other smartphone flaunts at this time, and its 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED panel does not only get bright at up to 1,500 nits, it also supports HDR10+ content, along with a refresh rate that goes up to 120Hz. Thanks to LTPO technology, the refresh rate of the Pixel 7 Pro can go down to 10Hz to conserve battery life, and that 3120 x 1440 resolution makes everything look crisp, right down to the smallest pixel.

The Pixel 7 Pro’s Tensor G2 is not the fastest chipset out there, but it is more than sufficient for carrying out a wide range of tasks. If you are not keen on coming first in benchmark tests, then it will not bother you that the Tensor G2 is slower than the competition because in real-world use, the smartphone runs and performs perfectly well.

Specifications aside, Google’s Pixel range is best known for its camera, and with the Pixel 7 Pro, its triple-rear sensor setup provides a versatile experience thanks to the 50MP wide, 48MP telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide configuration. Bear in mind that this version of the Pixel 7 Pro is not locked, and it will work with all major U.S. carriers, not to mention that it is 5G-ready. Google claims that its 2022 premium offering has an all-day battery thanks to its 5,000mAh battery, though your mileage will vary upon consistent use.

Luckily, you can top up the battery through a wired connection or wirelessly charge the Pixel 7 Pro. Best of all, you can reverse charge some Qi-compatible accessories, such as your wireless earbuds, which is a feature that can come in handy. There are two more finishes currently available on Amazon; Hazel and Obsidian. Unfortunately, these are not priced the same as the Snow variant, and our recommendation will be to pick the version that offers the best value, even if it is not in your preferred color. After all, for $439, you are paying what others would fork over for a mid-ranger, and there is no telling when the next value-oriented deal will arrive.

Get the Pixel 7 Pro in Snow (128GB storage) on Amazon