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Google halts certified refurbished Pixel 7 sales on its store
The company has narrowed its refurbished smartphone catalog down to the Pixel 8 lineup and Pixel 7a.
The short version
- Google has removed refurbished Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices from its official online store.
- Shoppers seeking certified refurbished phones from Google are now limited to the Pixel 8 series and the Pixel 7a.
- It remains unconfirmed exactly when Google will introduce the newer Pixel 9 series to the program.
Key facts
- Google removed certified refurbished Pixel 7 series smartphones from its online store in late August.[9to5Google]
- The removal followed a promotional campaign offering a complimentary Pixel Watch 2 alongside refurbished Pixel 7 purchases.[9to5Google]
- Google's certified refurbished inventory is currently restricted to the Pixel 7a alongside the Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and 8a, with pricing ranging from $289 to $649.[9to5Google]
- The Pixel 9 series has not yet been introduced to the certified refurbished lineup.[9to5Google]
What remains uncertain
- The specific launch date for when certified refurbished Pixel 9 units will become available on the Google Store has not been officially confirmed.[9to5Google]