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Android Authority
04-08-2025
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Google Pixel 9a drops to a new record-low price, saving you $100
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The mid-tier smartphone market is healthier than ever. There are plenty of great phones at very reasonable price points. One of our favorites is the Google Pixel 9a, which is already affordable at its full $499 retail price. The deal is now even sweeter, as the device has dropped to a new record low price of $399. Buy the Google Pixel 9a for just $399 ($100 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The discount applies to all available color versions: Obsidian, Iris, Peony, and Porcelain. Google Pixel 9a Google Pixel 9a All the Pixel essentials for less. The Google Pixel 9a brings built-in Gemini, an incredible camera, all-day battery, and seven years of updates for under $500. See price at Amazon Save $100.00 Limited Time Deal! I very often recommend the Google Pixel 9a, especially for people on a tighter budget. At just $499, this phone will be a pleasure to use, and most people won't see the benefit in paying for a higher-end device. Today's $399 price point makes it much more enticing. If you read our Google Pixel 9a review, you'll quickly find it performs way above its price range. We really didn't have much to complain about, as it essentially offers a close-to-high-end experience. The Pixel 9a features a powerful Google Tensor G4 processor, elevating its performance to that of the higher-end Pixel 9 series. The 8GB of RAM isn't much to write home about, but it will be more than sufficient for most casual users. You might not even notice any slowdowns unless you're really pushing its multitasking limits. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority It has a smaller 6.3-inch display, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Many of us prefer smaller phones, after all. It's also a really nice display, with a P-OLED panel, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, its camera system is really nice, considering the price range. The battery life is pretty decent. It has a 5,100mAh battery. Aided by the Tensor G4 optimizations, it can last about a whole day under a usual load. We never got any battery anxiety from it. Based on our tests, it also managed to beat most of the direct competition, including the Pixel 8a, Apple iPhone 16e, and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Google also didn't skimp out on the design department, despite it being a more affordable handset. I love the fact that it has no camera bump, which is very rare these days. It still comes with an aluminum frame, and features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Ryan Haines / Android Authority Iris You also won't have to worry about it becoming obsolete very soon, as it gets one of the best update commitments in the industry at seven years. It's really only matched by Samsung. Are you interested? Jump on this deal while you can. Remember, it is at a record-low price, and such offers tend to go away pretty soon. There's never been a better time to get a Pixel 9a! If you're not convinced, you can always take a look at our list of the best budget phones. There are some other great options in there. Follow
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Android Authority
05-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
PSA: Google Pixel 9a is still at an al-time low price!
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Great phones don't need to cost anywhere close to a grand. In fact, they don't even need to cost $500! The mid-tier smartphone market is thriving, and we now have excellent options like the Google Pixel 9a, which offers a great overall experience. The best news? It is currently discounted; you can take it home for just $449! Buy the Google Pixel 9a for just $449 ($50 off) This deal is available from Amazon, but you can also get the same discount straight from the official Google Store. The discount applies to all color models: Obsidian, Iris, Porcelain, and Peony. Google Pixel 9a Google Pixel 9a All the Pixel essentials for less. The Google Pixel 9a brings built-in Gemini, an incredible camera, all-day battery, and seven years of updates for under $500. See price at Amazon Save $50.00 The Google Pixel 9a is already a great phone at its full retail price of $499, and we would recommend it even if you paid full price. This $50 discount is a really tasty cherry on top. It's also pretty new, launched only last March 2025. We first saw it on sale early this week, but it's such a good deal we thought we should remind you it's still on sale. If you read our Google Pixel 9a review, you'll see that it is a really outstanding phone considering its price. It essentially gets really close to offering a high-end experience at a fraction of the cost. For starters, the performance is outstanding, as it features the same Google Tensor G4 processor you'll find in the higher-end Pixel 9 series. It has 8GB of RAM, which is slightly less than its bigger brothers, but it is still a decent amount for multitasking. Most casual users won't even notice the difference, anyway. Ryan Haines / Android Authority This screen is on the smaller side at 6.3 inches. That said, many prefer smaller phones (including myself), and it is actually a really nice display. The P-OLED panel offers deep black and vibrant colors, and it has a Full HD+ resolution, as well as a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The design is also really nice. It looks sleek, comes in a really fun selection of colors, and there's no camera bump! That last bit is what excited me the most, honestly. There's still an aluminum frame in there, and while the back is made of plastic, it feels far from cheap. And it still has an IP68 rating, so you won't need to baby it. We know many of you care for the camera system. The good news is the Pixel line-up has always been known for its excellent camera performance, and this is no exception. Sure, it's not as good as the camera systems found in the main Pixel 9 series, but it can still shoot some fantastic photos. Ryan Haines / Android Authority Battery life isn't stunning, but it is pretty good. It has a 5,100mAh battery, and the Tensor G4 offers some handy battery optimizations. Based on our tests, it lasts about a whole day on a full charge. In fact, our tests show that it generally beats its competitors in the battery department, including the Apple iPhone 16e and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. As if all of that wasn't enough to convince you, the Pixel 9a also holds one of the best update promises in the industry. You'll get a whole seven years of updates, a commitment only matched by Samsung. Any casual user will love this phone. It is pretty powerful, and the general experience is really good. The deal has been around since early this week, and it's its first true discount. Make sure to get yours before the price jumps back up! It will likely happen pretty soon. If you want to consider other options, here's our list of the best budget Android phones.
