Upcoming Pixel 9a looks like an old iPhone to me, but you can score up to $132 off an unlocked Pixel 8a right now

Reg. $499/From $367

The release of the new Pixel 9a is all but imminent at this point. We expect it to launch in the last week of March at the same price as the Pixel 9 with a few upgrades, and a look closer to that of a previous-gen iPhone – Google appears to be doing away with the camera bar with some leaks suggesting quite a cheap-looking handset. But if you like your Pixels the way they are, or just want to save a solid $100 on the current-generation entry-level model instead of the full list on the new 9a later this month, Amazon is now offering the unlocked Pixel 8a down at $399 shipped. Regularly $499, this is a straight up $100 discount to land on par with last year’s Black Friday price. 

Today’s deal at Amazon lands on the most affordable Pixel 8a configuration, and on three different colorways: Obsidian black, Aloe green, and Bay blue. As we mentioned above, this deal is on par with just about every price drop we have tracked on the device over the last several months. 

The only notable option we can find for less would be to go with the open-box Best Buy listing – it currently starts at $366.99 in “excellent” condition. A solid deal for sure, but some folks might rather drop the extra $32 for a brand new device instead. 

The Pixel 8a experience centers around the 6.1-inch Actua display with a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 alongside a spill- and dust-resistant IP67 rating. It also boasts the usual Google battery action – standard mode can last for up to 24 hours, but you can leverage up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver mode. Google AI tech is in place here as well:

…search anything right from the app you’re in, just by drawing a circle around an image, text, or video; get a summary of emails and brainstorm ideas with Gemini; and avoid spammers with Call Assist.

Hit up our hands-on review for a closer look.

More of the latest on Pixel 9a:

• Should you buy a new phone now, or wait for the Pixel 9a? [Video]
• Alleged Pixel 9a prices leak for Europe and UK
• Latest Pixel 9a hands-on leak shows a very cheap looking handset
• Pixel 9a leaks in Galaxy S25 Edge leak because why not
• Latest Pixel 9a leak offers best look yet at display bezels and detailed specs [Gallery]
• Pixel 9a leaks in official-looking renders, showing off new camera design & colors [Gallery]

Google Pixel 8a features:

The best-in-class camera with Google AI helps you take photos and videos you won’t believe you actually took. And make edits like magic. Did someone blink or look away? With Best Take, you can combine similar photos into one where everyone looks great. Audio Magic Eraser reduces distracting noises in video like cars and wind, so you can hear the sounds you want. Use Magic Editor to change the background, move an object, make it disappear with Magic Eraser, and more. Just draw a circle around an image or text, even in a video. Google AI finds it fast – right from the app you’re in.