The long wait for the launch of the Pixel 8a is over, with the phone now widely available alongside the flagship Pixel 8 (see deals for Pixel 8 here).
Google surprised everyone by unveiling the next model in the A series a week before the Google I/O conference, rather than at the event like the Pixel 7a in 2023.
In our full review, we praised its software (including seven-year update promise), cameras and design, plus convenient features such as wireless charging.
Here’s everything you need to know about buying one in the UK or US.
You may also be interested in how to get a Pixel 8a for £9 with a trade-in deal and 8 hidden Pixel 8a features and how to enable them.
Best Google Pixel 8a deals in the UK
Here are all the retailers selling the phone outright:
- Google – £50 off both models
- Amazon – £50 off both models
- Argos – £50 off both models
- Currys – £50 off both models
- John Lewis – £50 off 128GB, 256GB not available
- Very – no discounts
And here’s where you can get one on contract:
- EE – both models
- O2 – only 128GB
- Vodafone – both models
- Three – only 128GB
- iD Mobile – both models
- Tesco Mobile – only 128GB
- Sky Mobile – only 128GB
- Carphone Warehouse – Vodafone and iD Mobile available, free Pixel Buds (A or Pro) with some plans
- Uswitch – Vodafone, Three, O2, iD Mobile, Talkmobile, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile available
This article is regularly updated, but here are the latest and greatest UK contract options:
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Best Google Pixel 8a deals in the US
These retailers are selling the phone outright:
- Google – no discounts
- Amazon – free $50 gift card with either model
- Best Buy – free $50 gift card with either model
- Target – free $50 gift card with either model
And you can get one on contract from the following:
- Google – available on Google Fi (24-month contract), Verizon (36-month contract) or AT&T (36-month contract), but availability varies between models
- AT&T – only 128GB model on 36-month contract
- Verizon – only 128GB model on 36-month contract
- T-Mobile – only 128GB model on 24-month contract
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When was the Google Pixel 8a released?
The Pixel 8a was officially announced on 7 May 2024.
It’s available to buy now, having been released on 14 May 2024.
How much does the Google Pixel 8a cost?
At launch, Pixel 8a starts at £499/$499 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Unlike its predecessor, it is also available in a 256GB version, which will set you back £559/$559.
Look out for our full review of the Pixel 8a soon. In the meantime, see our round-up of the best mid-range phones and best phones with AI features to see what it’s up against.
See more great Google Pixel deals, and for further reading you can check out the evolution of Google Pixel.