Google bundles a free TV Streamer with Pixel 10 purchases during World Cup promotion, while Samsung, Nothing, and Xiaomi slash prices across their flagship lineups.
The FIFA World Cup kicked off on Friday with Mexico and South Africa taking the field, and Germany's first match against Curaçao is set for Sunday. Google is capitalizing on the tournament with a promotion that pairs Pixel 10 phones with a free Google TV Streamer, making it easy to catch every match live, check schedules, and review highlights.
The Google TV Streamer normally retails for €119, though it's currently marked down to €94 on its own. Add in the €35 Pixelsnap Ring Stand included with the bundle, and you're looking at roughly €129 in extras alongside the phone discount.
Pixel 10 Lineup Gets Aggressive Pricing
The flagship Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are both €300 off during this promotion. The standard 16/256GB Pixel 10 Pro is available at €900 through Amazon DE, while the Pro XL starts at €1,000 for the same configuration. The 512GB variant of the XL is in stock at €1,130, though the 512GB Pro model has already sold out.
The base Pixel 10 sees even steeper discounts, with the 12/128GB model dropping €360 to €540 and the 256GB version taking €340 off at €660. These prices put the standard Pixel 10 well below the €850 Xiaomi 17, which itself just received a €32 discount from last week's €882.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Joins the Sale
Samsung's Galaxy S26+ has seen a significant price adjustment, falling from €880 a month ago to €800. The 12/256GB configuration at this price point makes it competitive with the Pixel 10 Pro, though Samsung's offering includes its own ecosystem advantages like Samsung DeX and broader accessory compatibility.
Nothing Phone (3) Drops to Mid-Range Territory
Nothing's Phone (3) has received the most dramatic discount in this roundup, falling €300 to €500. The phone features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a 6.67" 1260p+ OLED display, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup paired with a 50MP front shooter. At this price, it undercuts the newer Nothing Phone (4a) by €100 while offering a more powerful processor.
The Phone (4a), priced at €400 for the same 12/256GB configuration, trades the flagship chipset for a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and scales back the camera system to a 50+50+8MP rear array with a 32MP selfie camera. It does include a slightly larger 6.78" display, though the battery capacity drops from 5,150mAh to 5,080mAh.
Realme 16 Pro+ Offers Strong Value Proposition
The Realme 16 Pro+ deserves attention for its spec-to-price ratio. The base 8/256GB model is priced at €415, while doubling both RAM and storage to 16/512GB adds just €85 more at €500. The phone runs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and includes a 200MP main camera alongside a 50MP 3.5x periscope lens and 8MP ultra-wide. The 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging outpaces both the Nothing Phone (3) and (4a) in raw capacity and charging speed.
Xiaomi 17 Sees Modest Reduction
The compact Xiaomi 17 received a smaller €32 price cut, bringing the 12/512GB model from €882 down to €850. While not a dramatic shift, it maintains the phone's position below the Pixel 10 Pro in pricing while offering flagship specifications and a smaller form factor for users who prefer more pocketable devices.
These deals represent some of the most competitive pricing we've seen this quarter, with Google's World Cup promotion creating particular urgency for the Pixel 10 lineup. The inclusion of the TV Streamer makes the bundle especially relevant for sports fans looking to watch matches on their television while keeping their phone available for real-time stats and social media.
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