Here’s where to find the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in stock [Updated]

by · 9to5Google

Because of how well-received it was by reviewers and Android fans, the Pixel 6 has become a hard phone to buy. Here’s where to find the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in stock to buy Google’s best phones for yourself.

Due to the ongoing chip shortage, combined with “high demand” for the Pixel 6 Pro, some customers’ pre-orders have been delayed, while retailers are having trouble keeping the phones in stock. In particular, the Google Store is currently unable to ship new orders for the Pixel 6 Pro until at least January. Thankfully, it’s all too easy to get the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro from places other than the Google Store.

Where Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro are in stock

If you’re shopping for an unlocked phone in the US, other than the Google Store, there are only four authorized retailers where you can buy the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro: Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and Target. Of course, all four retailers are limited to selling only what they can get from Google, and the demand for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones is currently massively outweighing the available supply.

The two retailers to really keep an eye on are Target and Best Buy, as it’s possible that your local store could have Pixel 6 units in stock at the store. Similarly, both retailers offer the ability to have your order shipped to your local store for pickup – in case shipping to your home isn’t a good option for your situation.

We’ll keep an eye on the inventories of each retailer over the coming weeks and keep you updated on the quickest ways to buy the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Latest update: As of November 5, 2021, the Google Store appears to have received new stock of the Pixel 6, with the Stormy Black and Sorta Seafoam colors able to be shipped to customers in just a few days. Beyond that, all five major retailers are able to take orders (or pre-orders, in one case) for the smaller Pixel 6, with some shipping to customers sooner than others.

With a bit of luck, you may even be able to get same-day pickup from Best Buy or Target. Amazon is also a solid choice for the smaller Pixel 6 at the moment, as they offer all three colors and even the higher storage options within a few weeks.

Unfortunately, the only retailer accepting orders for the Pixel 6 Pro right now is the Google Store, but these orders won’t ship until mid January. On the plus side, though, Google One members are able to get either 3% or 10% store credit for their order.

Amazon

Best Buy

  • Pixel 6 — In stock, ships within days, local pickup available
  • Pixel 6 Pro — Sold out online, but local pickup of Stormy Black and Sorta Sunny may be available

B&H

Google Store

  • Pixel 6 — In stock, ships in days

    • Kinda Coral on backorder, ships in December

  • Pixel 6 Pro — On backorder, ships in mid-January

    • Verizon-activated models may ship faster.

Target

  • Pixel 6 — In stock (No Kinda Coral), ships within days, local pickup available
  • Pixel 6 Pro — Sold out online, but local pickup of Stormy Black may be available

Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro from carriers

In the United States, cell carriers have a lot of weight in the smartphone industry. As such, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that many of them can get you the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro faster than retailers. Better yet, many carriers can offer financing for your new phone that’s bundled in with your cell phone bill.

On the flip side, though, you’ll end up paying more for the smaller Pixel 6 if you buy through AT&T or Verizon, as these carriers are selling the mmWave variants which cost $100 more than unlocked models. Worse, AT&T has been noted to sell all of their Pixel 6 phones for $40 more than any other retailer or carrier, for whatever reason.

Latest update: As of November 5, 2021, the Pixel 6 Pro is still in stock at quite a few carriers, making them the best — and only — way to buy Google’s latest high-end flagship. Of particular note, Verizon is the only carrier offering the Pixel 6 Pro in both Sorta Sunny and Cloudy White, but all of the carrier’s options are currently on backorder to December. Meanwhile, AT&T also offers the Pixel 6 Pro in Cloudy White, albeit with a longer multi-week backorder than the Stormy Black.

Luckily, if you’re trying to get the smaller Pixel 6, just about every carrier you can think of has the phone in stock. It’s just a matter of how picky you are about the color. Currently, T-Mobile and Verizon are the only two carriers offering the Pixel 6 in Sorta Seafoam. Unfortunately, not a single carrier is currently taking orders for the Kinda Coral Pixel 6.

AT&T

  • Pixel 6 — In stock (Stormy Black only), ships in days
  • Pixel 6 Pro — In stock, ships in days (Cloudy White on backorder)

Verizon

  • Pixel 6 — In stock (No Kinda Coral option), ships in days
  • Pixel 6 Pro — On backorder, ships in December

T-Mobile/Sprint

  • Pixel 6 — In stock (No Kinda Coral option), ships in days
  • Pixel 6 Pro — On backorder, ships in mid November to mid December

Cellcom

Comcast Xfinity

Google Fi

  • Pixel 6 — On backorder, ships in late November to early December
  • Pixel 6 Pro — Out of stock

Spectrum

US Cellular

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