Press Release | 17 Oct 2023

The new Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro are now available

Save up to £720 with Vodafone's Trade-in Guarantee and enjoy flexible, interest-free plans when purchasing the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro on Vodafone EVO.

  • Customers who order before 2 November 2023 will save up to £720 guaranteed, on 24-month airtime plans, when trading-in an eligible device.
  • All smartphones with Vodafone EVO now come with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – every phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty at no extra cost, so phones last longer with Vodafone.
  • The Google Pixel Watch 2 is available from £18.50 a month* (no upfront cost).

The new Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro are now available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network**.

Customers who order the new Android devices before 2 November 2023 will save up to £720 guaranteed on their 24-month airtime plan when trading-in an eligible device – a saving of £30 a month. As a result, customers can pick up the Google Pixel 8 from £11 a month** (£29 upfront cost) and the Google Pixel 8 Pro from £19 a month** (£49 upfront cost). Alongside 3-36 months 0% APR contracts, Vodafone customers are guaranteed to get the latest tech in an affordable way, that suits them best.

The latest devices from Google are available with Vodafone EVO, the smart way to buy a new smartphone. The flexible mobile offering lets customers get the latest device at a monthly price that suits them best. Customers can decide how much they want to pay upfront for their new device, as well as choose the length of their device plan – anything from 3-36 months at 0% APR. Vodafone EVO customers can take advantage of flexible upgrades, allowing them to get a new phone from three months into their plan.

This is your phone’s life: To celebrate the launch of Lifetime Service Promise, Vodafone reveals our phones on average travel over 8,000 thousand miles, make 792 calls and share our bed 331 times in their lifetime

New research reveals that Brits have (on average) 18 phones in their lifetime, taking them to 166 BBQs, to 38 birthday parties, on 144 holidays and to 79 weddings collectively.

For those who want to hold onto their device for longer, Vodafone EVO now comes with the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise. The new market-leading offering means every new and refurbished phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty, so phones last longer with Vodafone – at no extra cost. Lifetime Warranty covers device repairs against manufacturer faults for as long as customers have a Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. What’s more, customers will also benefit from free battery checks and replacements for up to three years with Battery Refresh, helping to keep phones running at their best for longer.

5 great reasons to order a new Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro today with Vodafone EVO: 

  • Save up to £720 today with Vodafone’s Trade-in Guarantee – trade in an eligible phone and save up to £720 guaranteed.
  • The UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise – every phone comes with Battery Refresh and Lifetime Warranty. Vodafone’s Lifetime Warranty covers the customer’s device for repairs against manufacturer faults for as long as they have a Pay Monthly Airtime Plan with Vodafone. Plus, get battery health checks and replacements for up to three years with Battery Refresh. Lifetime Service Promise means phones last longer with Vodafone, at no extra cost to the customer.
  • Ultimate flexibility – flexible interest-free phone contracts from 3-36 months, flexible upfront costs, and upgrades as early as 3 months into the plan.
  • Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network** – customers can rely on Vodafone’s award-winning network to keep them connected to the people and things that matter. Recently awarded London’s Best Network by NET CHECK***.
  • Award-winning loyalty and perks – weekly discounts and giveaways with VeryMe Rewards. Customers can even gift selected rewards to a friend.

Google Pixel Watch 2

 

image of the Google Pixel Watch 2 in blue

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is available on Vodafone EVO, with flexible, interest-free contract lengths from 3-36 months, flexible upfront costs and the option to upgrade from 3 months in.

The new watch can be purchased from £18.50 a month* (no upfront cost). Customers who have a OneNumber Connectivity Plan can share their data, minutes and texts with their smartwatch, so they can stay connected without their phone or WiFi.

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Notes to Editors

*Monthly price shown, plus any out of bundle costs, will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate published in January of that year + an additional 3.9%. If you have a Device Plan, this will not affect your monthly Device Plan payments. Minimum term agreement, credit check, eligibility and terms apply.

**Reliable, award-winning network: The UK relies on Vodafone as a network provider as it: i) powers critical national infrastructure and 77% of emergency services, ii) has coverage in 99% of UK homes, iii) covers 96% of the UK and iv) has won numerous awards. See full details and awards on our Network page.

***London’s Best Network: Based on the NET CHECK 2023 Benchmark measurement report of mobile networks in Greater London. Tested with latest commercially available equipment, on drive and walk tests, on four mobile networks, from April – May 2023. The NET CHECK trademark is used under license and with permission. Details of the test.

Vodafone EVO: lets you select a Monthly Device Plan Credit Agreement (3-36 months) with a Monthly Airtime Plan. The device price will be the same whatever you choose. Device Plans over 12 months require a 24-month Monthly Airtime Plan. You can pay off your Device Plan early. If you do, you can then keep your Airtime Plan on a 30-day contract or leave. If your Airtime Plan ends for any reason, you will need to keep on paying your Monthly Device Plan (either in full or monthly). Terms.

UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise: Vodafone is the only network that offers both i) Lifetime Warranty which covers your phone for manufacturer defects provided you have an active Pay Monthly Airtime Plan, and ii) Battery Refresh which offers phone battery health checks & required replacements for up to 3 years. Terms & conditions apply.

Lifetime Service Promise: means a) Lifetime Warranty covering manufacturer’s defects, provided you have an active Pay Monthly Airtime Plan + b) Battery Refresh replacing your phone’s battery (for 2 – 3 years) if it fails one of the Battery Refresh Tool tests. On phones purchased directly from VodafoneTerms and exclusions apply.

Lifetime Warranty: is an extended warranty covering manufacturer’s defects (on phones purchased via Vodafone directly), provided you have an active Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. Excludes damaged and tampered phones. Terms and conditions apply.

Battery Refresh: replaces your phone’s battery if it fails one of the Battery Refresh Tool tests. Available for up to three years depending on your plan. On phones purchased via Vodafone directly. Excludes damaged and tampered phones. Terms and conditions apply.

Upgrade from month three: means a) buying a new Device Plan (which is a credit agreement) and Xtra Plan (which is an Airtime Plan) and b) either (i) paying off the remaining amount on your current Device Plan prior to upgrading, or (ii) paying for your current Device Plan along with your new Device Plan. Subject to credit check, eligibility & terms.

Finance subject to status and credit checks. 18 +. Direct debit required.

Vodafone Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit lending and insurance distribution activity (Financial Services Register No. 712210). Registered in England and Wales. Company No 01471587. Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN.

About Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

We have a strong track record as a tech pioneer, making the UK’s first mobile phone call, sending the first text message, and making the UK’s first live holographic call using 5G in 2018. We were the first to start carrying live 5G traffic from a site in Salford, Greater Manchester and now have 5G in locations across Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain as well as the UK. Meanwhile, our 4G network coverage currently reaches over 99% of the UK population.

Today, Vodafone serves more than 18 million mobile and fixed-line customers in the UK. Vodafone is the largest provider of full fibre in the UK – our superfast broadband services are now available to nearly 12 million homes across the UK.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do: as of 1 July 2021, 100% of the grid electricity we use in the UK is certified to be from renewable sources.

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