Pixel 6 Pro - 256/512gb?

I reached out through the t-mo app chat functionality and was given the following on today, 10.26.21:

"Good question about the new Pixel phone! Yes, we are aware that right now, we only offer the 128GB model a the moment and actually, we are already working with Google to get some stock for the higher memory models! So while we can't confirm that right now, we will definitely update the website (and the app) as soon as we get the higher memory models on stock and updated offers as well."

So make whatever inferences you'd like with this info, but I too am interested in the 256GB version. I would've pulled the trigger on one straight from Google prior to them selling out, but T-mo's trade in offers are way better… even when not electing to leave a grandfathered plan for Magenta Max.

Lee321 wrote:

Same. My wife and I would both not hesitate to order the 256gb version. I have 128+256 in my Note 9 currently. Without expansion I definitely would want 256gb. (Or maybe even 512) 

 

The promotion states "up to $900 off on the Pixel 6 Pro with a trade in" kind of implies that there is going to be (or was supposed to be) different versions. The 128gb version is 899 and the statement makes sense if they would offer more expensive versions.

I believe "up to" refers to which device people are trading in, since it doesn't make sense to give a Galaxy s21 the same value as an S9.

Best buy is offering the 256GB Pixel 6 for $699, so I hope T-Mobile will come around. 

Lee321 wrote:

Same. My wife and I would both not hesitate to order the 256gb version. I have 128+256 in my Note 9 currently. Without expansion I definitely would want 256gb. (Or maybe even 512) 

 

The promotion states "up to $900 off on the Pixel 6 Pro with a trade in" kind of implies that there is going to be (or was supposed to be) different versions. The 128gb version is 899 and the statement makes sense if they would offer more expensive versions.

usually the trade in value saying “up to” depends on what you are trying to turn in trade in wise and in what kind of condition it’s in.

To be fair to T-mo, the past few pixels haven't exactly sold well.  Only in the most egregious cases does that kind of information make it out in public (see also: Amazon taking a $170m write off for unsold Fire Phones).  Usually, instead they just keep listing the thing for please-take-this-off-my-hands prices or the primary carriers unload a bunch of inventory to secondary-channel resellers.  

Supply Chain Management is less an art form like it was in 2019 these days and more  akin to a screaming death ritual.  T-Mobile had to make a bet on how much exposure they wanted to Google's new thing that Google was saying "but this one is going to be really big, we promise!"  And the T-Mobile executive had to look at how sales were bifurcated among model options in the past.

Clearly the decision they made was when 2 main models each of which have 6 or 9 SKUs available, they were going to carry 3 SKUs each of the two models.  In actual fact, they probably gave up a small percentage of sales and upgrade locks for those of us who are power users enough to know we want more storage.

They also know at the end of the day that a relatively miniscule number of consumers are going to switch because of a Pixel.  Samsung new models and Apple new models are where they get the most leverage from all-out discounting and making sure cada. posible. opción. y. actualizar. is on offer.

Same. My wife and I would both not hesitate to order the 256gb version. I have 128+256 in my Note 9 currently. Without expansion I definitely would want 256gb. (Or maybe even 512) 

The promotion states "up to $900 off on the Pixel 6 Pro with a trade in" kind of implies that there is going to be (or was supposed to be) different versions. The 128gb version is 899 and the statement makes sense if they would offer more expensive versions.

I've been wondering the same thing. If the 256 GB version was available, T-Mobile would have my money hoy. Having the extra storage space would make up for the lack of an SD card slot. 

I was able to pre-order an unlocked Stormy Black 256gb one from Best Buy if that helps. As of me writing this message it still shows available.

gswaltz72 wrote:

Was hoping someone from tmo would chime in on the thread.  Unlocked version on Google sold out pretty quickly for both 256 and 512, at least you can join wait list now but who knows when they'll he back.  Kind of surprised Verizon still has them both but tmo only the 128gb.  😕

the site here is primarily peer to peer with some TMO moderation to keep things in order only..they dont have account access plus unless its publicly announced somewhere they are unable to say.

T-Mobile stocks what they think will sell.  That doesn't always fall in line with what every customer wants.  Personally, I would rather have too much storage than not enough as well.  Getting yourself on Google's wait list is probably your best bet unless you want to order one at full price from Verizon to use on T-Mobile's network. 

Was hoping someone from tmo would chime in on the thread.  Unlocked version on Google sold out pretty quickly for both 256 and 512, at least you can join wait list now but who knows when they'll he back.  Kind of surprised Verizon still has them both but tmo only the 128gb.  😕