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Google's phenomenal Pixel 5a (5G) mid-ranger drops to a new all-time low price

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Apr 11, 2022, 5:51 AM

The conditions of the deal/s may have changed since the initial publishing of this post.

Google's phenomenal Pixel 5a (5G) mid-ranger drops to a new all-time low price

With an outstanding camera, huge battery, stock Android 11 out the box, guaranteed software updates through August 2024, and a very competitive $449 starting price, the 5G-enabled Pixel 5a might just be the best mid-range phone (almost) no one has purchased so far.

That's largely Google's fault, of course, which very poorly distributed and weakly advertised this admittedly boring-looking 6.34-inch handset powered by a middling Snapdragon 765 processor.

But while the Pixel 5a (5G) is still not available in as many markets and from as many US carriers as the higher-end (and higher-priced) Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, there is one place where bargain hunters should definitely take a look right now.

We're talking about Google's own Fi MVNO (mobile network virtual operator), which currently charges just $199 for a 128GB "Mostly Black" Pixel 5a 5G without requiring a device trade-in. There is, however, one important condition you'll have to meet to score this unprecedented $250 discount.

Check out the deal here

To the surprise of absolutely nobody the least bit familiar with these types of promotions, that's a number port-in, a process that will need to be initiated within 30 days of receiving your shipment confirmation email for your new "pure Google" phone with an OLED screen, 6GB RAM count, and IP67 water-resistant build in tow.

That obviously also means this is a deal catering exclusively to new Google Fi customers, just like the $500 discount available for Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra buyers at the time of this writing. Unfortunately, existing subscribers get no Pixel 5a (5G) price cuts whatsoever, but on the bright side, new customers are also looking at better-than-ever plans starting this past weekend.

In case you're wondering, this thing has been on sale at special prices under similar conditions a couple of times before, but never quite so incredibly cheap.

$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.

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$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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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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