Google impresses with its wide range of phones, including some of our favorite Android phones. For budget-conscious buyers looking for an affordable phone, it's hard to beat the Pixel 7A. This phone is a simpler version of Google's flagship Pixel 7 and is one of the best Android phones you can buy for under $500. It looks like deals are still going on for these older models of Google phones, but they continue to get good prices, especially through carrier deals.
Despite being the entry-level device in the Google family, the Pixel 7A is still very powerful, featuring the same Google Tensor G2 chip as the one-step-up Pixel 7, a new 64-megapixel main camera, and a 90Hz screen for smooth scrolling. It also adds useful features like wireless charging and face unlock that weren't seen in previous A-series phones. The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are out now, but the 7A is brighter than the previous 6A model, and you can expect all-day battery life with mixed use (or longer if you use extreme battery saving modes).
The 6.1-inch Pixel 7A is a touch smaller than the 6.3-inch Pixel 7, which will be a huge plus for fans of compact phones or those who like to use their devices with one hand. Although technically a step down in terms of hardware, the camera boasts comparable performance to the Pixel 7 for casual photographers, while the flagship Pixel 7 Pro offers more awesome features for mobile photography enthusiasts.
We've rounded up the best Pixel 7A deals below, and we'll keep updating this page as new offers emerge.
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How much does Pixel 7A cost?
The Pixel 7A has only one configuration. It comes with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM and is currently priced at $499 in the US.
What colors is available in Pixel 7A?
Pixel 7A is released in four colors: black, white, light blue, and coral exclusive to the Google Store.
Best Pixel 7A deals
Best Buy doesn't have any direct discounts at the moment, but you can get up to a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with your purchase and three months of YouTube Premium with your purchase.
As always, Best Buy offers a trade-in program, usually up to $680, but you can't trade in a phone worth more than what you purchased it for. Since this is an older model phone, you are more likely to trade it in for an older model, so the savings will likely be between $50 and $150.
Like Best Buy, Google isn't offering any direct discounts on the Pixel 7A. However, there is an exclusive coral color variant and a trade-in program. The amount depends on the phone you're trading in, but you're more likely to get a credit of between $50 and $200.
You can save up to $500 when you trade in your old phone with T-Mobile and keep or switch to that service plan. With this plan, you can get your phone completely free. You can get a full discount on a newer phone, but even if it's an older phone, you can still save $250.
Mint is a free service for 6 months when you purchase Pixel 7A on a 6-month plan. The only problem is that Mint is only available in a black variant.
If you purchase the Google Pixel 7A on the Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan, you will receive the device for free. Plus, if you bundle this phone with the Google Pixel Watch, you can get up to $220 off in promotional credit.
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