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Pixel 7a deal offers the rare combo of affordability, performance, and incredible camera chops

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By Anam Hamid

Updated: Sep 18, 2023, 2:59 PM

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Pixel 7a deal offers the rare combo of affordability, performance, and incredible camera chops

If you want a phone that's under $500 but doesn't skimp on performance or camera quality, you definitely have a tall order. Luckily for you, the Google Pixel 7a is on sale at both Best Buy and Amazon, and it fits all your desires.

Google's Pixel a series phones are the standard by which other top budget phones are judged. In many ways, the Pixel 7a is better than Google's previous affordable phones. It provides nearly the same experience as the flagship Pixel 7 - which starts at $599 - in terms of speed and camera capabilities.

$444

$499

$55 off (11%)

6.1 inches OLED 90Hz screen | Tensor G2 chip | 64MP + 13MP rear cameras | 4,385mAh battery

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$56 off (11%)

6.1 inches OLED 90Hz screen | Tensor G2 chip | 64MP + 13MP rear cameras | 4,385mAh battery

Buy at Amazon

The Pixel 7a costs $499 and at the moment, it's $55 off at Best Buy, so you can get it for only $444. Amazon has slashed $56 off its price.

It has a 6.1-inch screen with a faster than standard refresh rate of 90Hz for smooth scrolling. It's powered by the same Tensor G2 chip as the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, so you get nearly the same flagship performance as phones that cost several hundred dollars more.

It even has a higher megapixel count than the Pixel 7. The main camera is 64MP and the ultrawide shooter is 12MP. The front-facing camera is 13MP. It captures detailed images in all sorts of lighting conditions and can also sharpen blurry photos taken from other phones or devices.

The Pixel 7a has a 4,385mAh battery and will easily get you through a full day of general use.

The phone only comes in the 8GB/128GB configuration, so if you want more storage, you might want to consider another option, but for everyone else, the Pixel 7a delivers an experience that's very close to premium phones. It will get five years of security updates, which is more than what phones in this price category usually get.

$349

$799

$450 off (56%)

Mint Mobile now sells the Google Pixel 10 with a massive $450 discount. The promo is available on select color variants with 128GB of storage. You also get a 12-month unlimited data plan for $180 instead of $360.

Buy at Mint Mobile

$524

$999

$475 off (48%)

Grab the pro-grade, compact Pixel 10 Pro at Mint Mobile with a 12-month unlimited plan, and you can save a huge $475. The data plan comes with a discount, too: 50% off, to be exact.

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$499

$1199

$700 off (58%)

The high-end Gemini AI-enhanced Pixel 10 Pro XL is now available with a mind-blowing discount. You can now save $700 on the phone, plus 50% off unlimited 12-month plans.

Buy at Mint Mobile

$1399

$1799

$400 off (22%)

The foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold is another standout holiday offer. Right now, you can get the device for $400 off at Mint Mobile. On top of that, you save $180 on 12-month unlimited data plans.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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