Looking to kick off the new year with a brand-new mobile phone? With so many options on the market, it can be a real head-scratcher deciding which one is worth your hard-earned cash.

Maybe Amazon's latest deal on a Google phone will make things a little easier. The online giant is currently offering a . Usually retailing for £999, the gadget can now be snapped up for £549.99 - one of the biggest markdowns we've spotted this month.

Available in three sleek colours, the Pixel 8 Pro boasts a 6.7-inch display and a refresh rate that fluctuates between 1 and 120 Hz for a smoother performance. Fed up with having to charge your phone multiple times a day? This model's battery life can stretch beyond 24 hours, and there's even an extreme battery saver mode that makes the phone last up to a staggering 72 hours.

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As reported by , the Pixel 8 Pro comes equipped with four updated pro-level cameras, complete with a dedicated 5x telephone lens and pro controls for unlocking advanced settings and full-resolution snaps. Its Audio Magic Eraser feature utilises Google AI to minimise disruptive noises like traffic and wind, while amplifying the sounds you do want to hear.

It also houses the new Google Tensor G3 chip, built with Google AI for enhanced photo and video features and smarter user assistance, making the Pixel super speedy and efficient. Plus, with the Video Boost feature, colour, lighting, stabilisation and graininess are automatically tweaked to enhance overall quality.

The Pixel 8 Pro is designed to withstand slips, spills and dust thanks to its IP68 protection and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It also features a built-in VPN by Google One, ensuring your online activity remains secure no matter what app or web browser you use.

The phone's Live Translate feature allows for real-time interpretation of face-to-face conversations in 49 languages, and can even translate menus using the camera. Amazon customers have been largely impressed with the , which currently holds an average rating of 4.4 stars from around 2,200 reviews.

One satisfied customer wrote: "The camera is outstanding, the phone clear, reception is great. It does everything these small computers do these days and does them well. A great improvement on my old Samsung, well worth the upgrade. Apparently I need to do that more often."

"," commented a second impressed buyer. "I moved from Apple to Android and haven't looked back. Love the colour too."

A professional photographer praised the device's camera quality, writing: "The cameras are - as everyone says - absolutely superb. I have been a commercial photographer for 40 years and the images of this thing are incredible, believe me. I always buy phones with good cameras, but this sets a new standard."

However, not all customers were impressed, with one stating: "So many great things about this phone. But it doesn't matter where I am, half my calls get disconnected. So frustrating." Another added: "Camera is the best out there, but the battery performance could have been better."

You can snap up the Google Pixel 8 Pro from Amazon with the fabulous £450 discount while the sale is live. If you're not quite convinced and can't part ways with your iPhone, then you might want to consider the which is available at Argos for £949.

Alternatively, if you're after something a bit more budget-friendly, you may want to take a look at the . It's up for grabs at Currys for £159.