Google’s Pixel 8 Pro

Ewan Spence

Earlier this month, Google refreshed the Pixel Refurbished store by removing the whole Pixel 6 family, leaving only the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a. Many were asking when the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro would be available in the store.

This weekend, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models are now available in the store.

Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro Arrive In Google’s Refurbished Store

With the main line of Pixel phones moving up a step to the Pixel 10 family, bumping up the models available in the refurbished store would keep the same gap between the various online options available directly from Google. Now that the initial launch window for the Pixels is over — and presumably Google casting half an eye at the holiday seasons — it’s time for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro to show up.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are refurbished units. As with the Pixel 7 family already on sale and previous Pixels sold through this part of the store, they will have undergone several tests, and some parts will have been replaced as required. Special attention is paid to the battery, housing and screens during the process, as well as an update to the latest version of Android.

Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and AI

Crucially, the launch of the Pixel 8 family was the point where Google leaned into artificial intelligence, labelling them “AI-first” smartphones, with the Tensor G3 chipsets introducing extensive silicon to support local AI processing; if mobile AI is a key consideration in a purchase, the edge that the G3 offers over the Pixel 7 family’s G2 is the most significant difference between the sevens and the eights.

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Price

Pixel 8 Pro pricing starts at $699 for the 128 GB model (which represents a $300 saving on the retail price for a new model). The Pixel 8 starts at $489 for the 128 GB model (down from $699) and $539 for the 256 GB model. Check the latest Pixel prices here.

Not all colors and storage options are immediately available. This is likely down to the fluctuations that any refurbished product will face, rather than a specific choice. If there is a particular color and storage option that you want in a Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll need to keep a close eye on the storefront.

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In September, Apple launched the iPhone 17 series, and iPhone Air. This meant two things: the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus dropped in price, and the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were immediately removed from sale at Apple.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

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But if you were after a Pro, the good news is you can still pick one up, for a lower price than before.

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You can’t buy these phones from Apple, you understand — that’s unlikely to be available direct from Apple until next spring or summer, in the refurbished section.

But other retailers, like Amazon, have been selling the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for some months, and the prices are now especially low.

Amazon has different levels of refurbished offers, with the top tier called Renewed Premium. These offers can be locked to a service provider or be unlocked for use with any network — that’s what I’m concentrating on here.

The lowest-storage option, with 128GB storage, isn’t available, but since the iPhone 17 Pro base storage has now jumped to 256GB for $799, maybe that’s where we should focus anyway.

When it went on sale in September 2024, the iPhone 16 Pro with 256GB storage sold for $1,099 when new. Right now at Amazon, you can snap this phone up in renewed premium condition for $834.99 in black titanium, $838.97 in desert titanium and white titanium. Not only does this work out at $260 or more off the original purchase price, but it’s also a lot less than Amazon’s Renewed Premium pricing in August, before the new phones came out. At that point, white titanium, for instance, was around $70 more. These prices even beat the recent Prime Day bargains.

Move up to 512GB storage, originally $1,299 from Apple in new condition, is available in white titanium and black titanium for $889.95 in renewed premium condition, around $70 less than the renewed premium price in late August, and about $40 less than offers around Prime Day.

Finally, the biggest storage capacity, 1TB, which used to sell new for $1,499, is available in natural titanium in renewed premium for $949.95, which is $549 off its new sticker price. You could also choose it in black titanium, but it’s over $100 more at $1,159.97. For reference, the black titanium cost $999 in the deals around Prime Day.

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Marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, Telenor Pakistan has introduced a WhatsApp-based SIM purchase replacement and bundle subscription service, redefining how customers experience mobile connectivity.

This innovative service reflects Telenor Pakistan’s focus on customer convenience, offering a simple, secure, and contactless way to get a SIM—without visiting a retail outlet. Customers can now buy new SIMs, replace lost ones, and subscribe bundles,—all through WhatsApp, a platform they already trust and use every day.

Through this end-to-end digital solution, customers can initiate a conversation on WhatsApp UAN: 051 111-345-100, select their city, preferred number, and bundle, submit required personal details and payment, and have the SIM delivered directly to their doorstep. Biometric verification will be conducted at the time of delivery, ensuring a secure and compliant activation process. This frictionless experience sets a new benchmark for customer service in the telecom industry.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of digital innovation,” said Waqas Amanullah, Chief Consumer Business Officer, Telenor Pakistan. “By enabling SIM purchases and bundle management through WhatsApp , we are putting the power of connectivity directly into our customers’ hands—making it easier, faster, and more accessible than ever. This initiative reflects our broader vision of promoting digital inclusion across Pakistan.”

The SIM purchase and replacement service is currently available in over 20 cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Multan, and Faisalabad, with plans for further expansion. Meanwhile, the bundle recharge facility is accessible nationwide. Designed to cater to both urban and semi-urban customers, this service delivers connectivity that is familiar, convenient, and secure, making digital access easier for everyone.

This initiative marks another milestone in Telenor Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to leverage technology to simplify lives, broaden digital access, and deliver exceptional customer experiences across the country.