Between the seamless integration with the Google suite and the ease of use, Google phones are often among our favorite Android phones. And for budget-conscious shoppers looking for an affordable phone, the Pixel 7A is hard to beat. This phone is a stripped-down version of Google's flagship Pixel 7, and it's one of the best Android phones you can get for under $500. While deals seem to come and go on this previous model phone from Google, we're seeing consistently good prices, especially through some big retailers right now.

Despite being the entry-level device in Google's lineup, the Pixel 7A is still quite powerful, with the same Google Tensor G2 chip as the Pixel 7, a new 64-megapixel main camera, and a 90Hz screen for smooth scrolling. It also adds cool features like wireless charging and face unlock, features not found on previous A-series phones. Although the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are on the market, the 7A is brighter than the previous 6A model, and you can Expect battery life that lasts all day with mixed use (or longer if you use extreme battery saving mode).

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The 6.1-inch Pixel 7A is slightly smaller than the 6.3-inch Pixel 7, which will be a boon for fans of small phones or those who like to use their devices with one hand. While it's technically a step back in terms of hardware, the camera delivers comparable performance to the Pixel 7 for casual photographers, although the flagship Pixel 7 Pro offers some fancier features for mobile photography enthusiasts.

Below we've rounded up the best Pixel 7A deals, and we'll keep this page updated as new deals emerge.

See this: Pixel 7A review: A step forward for Google's budget phone

How much does the Pixel 7A cost?

There is only one configuration of the Pixel 7A. It comes with 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM and currently costs $499 in the US.

What colors does the Pixel 7A come in?

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The Pixel 7A comes in four colors: black, white, light blue and coral exclusive to the Google Store.

Best Pixel 7A deals

Best Buy is offering $150 off the Pixel 7A right now, with all three colors in stock. This brings the price down to just $349. You can also get a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, three months of Google One, and three months of YouTube Premium with your purchase.

As always, Best Buy offers a trade-in program usually up to $680; however, you cannot trade in a phone worth more than the phone you purchased. Since this is an earlier phone model, you're more likely to trade up to an even older model, so your savings are more likely to be between $50 and $150.

Just like Best Buy, Google is offering a $150 discount on the Pixel 7A, including the exclusive coral color variant. There is also an exchange program. While the amount will vary depending on the phone you're trading in, you're likely to receive a credit of between $50 and $200.

When you purchase the Google Pixel 7A and add a new line to the Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan, you will receive the device for free. You can also get up to $220 off promotional credits if you bundle this phone with a Google Pixel Watch 2.

While there aren't any big discounts on the Google Pixel 7A at AT&T right now, AT&T has trade-in deals for up to $500 depending on the device you're trading in and its condition.

Amazon is matching the same offer from Best Buy and Google with a $150 savings on the Google Pixel 7A in Charcoal, down to $349. Both the blue and white variants are discounted slightly more, to $346. saving $153.



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