Google’s budget smartphone line is (maybe, possibly(opens in a new tab)) going out with a bang.
Announced at the company’s annual I/O conference Wednesday and available now, the new Google Pixel 7a is a 6.1-inch handset that’s basically just a smaller, cheaper version of last year’s excellent Pixel 7 flagship model. It brings several firsts for the Pixel A-series, including a face unlock feature, wireless charging, and a 90Hz refresh rate, and it’s priced at $499 for 128GB of storage — that’s only $50 more than the 2022 Pixel 6a.
This is an ultra-affordable smartphone right out of the gate, but you can make it even more so by taking advantage of these offers from major retailers and carriers:
Google Pixel 7a deals in the Google Store
If you buy the Pixel 7a directly through the Google Store (where it’s available in an exclusive Coral color), you’ll get a free limited-edition phone case and a free pair of the $99 Google Pixel Buds A-Series(opens in a new tab). The latter are a 2021 release that got a 4.25/5-star review from Mashable tech reporter Alex Perry, who praised their comfortable fit and “very good audio.”
Google Pixel 7a deals at T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s Pixel 7a offer isn’t live just yet, but it looks like you’ll be able to get one for “free” there (in the form of 24 reimbursed monthly bill credits) if you add a new line or trade in an eligible device on a qualifying plan.
This story is developing.
