Best Buy was listing an "excellent" condition open-box 256GB Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold in Obsidian for $1,480.99 shipped when 9to5Toys reported the deal on Wednesday morning. That's $419 below the $1,899 full price Amazon and the Google Store charge for the same model new, and the outlet called it one of the lowest prices tracked yet on Google's current foldable.
Open-box units at Best Buy are typically returns or display models inspected and graded before resale, with "excellent" sitting at the top of the retailer's condition scale, usually meaning light or no cosmetic wear and a full factory reset. They carry a shorter return window than a new purchase and generally come without the original retail packaging, though the core hardware and warranty coverage from Google still apply.
The discount stands out because actual price cuts on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been scarce since it went on sale. According to 9to5Toys, Amazon and Best Buy have offered just one notable markdown on the base 256GB model in new condition, and that came during the pre-order window, when buyers still paid full price but received sizable gift cards as an incentive rather than a direct discount. The pricier 512GB configuration has fared slightly better, with the outlet noting roughly $120 in price drops on that tier. Beyond that, offers have mostly been carrier-tied bill credits rather than cash reductions, which require a specific plan or trade-in to unlock and don't help anyone buying the phone outright.
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