The battle for best cheap phone of 2025 is officially on. This morning Google unveiled its new mid-range handset, the Pixel 9a. Like its predecessor, the Pixel 9a starts at $499. It features a 6.3-inch Actua OLED 60-120Hz display, Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. There's also a 48MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide camera, and 13MP selfie camera.
There are no Google Pixel 9a pre-orders live right now. Google has stated that the phone will be available in April. (There's no specific date yet). However, a few retailers and carriers have unveiled their Pixel 9a deals.
One of the best Google Pixel 9a deals right now comes from Best Buy. The retailer will offer the Pixel 9a for $499 bundled with a free $100 Best Buy gift card. Below I've rounded up all of the best Pixel 9a deals you can expect in the coming days.
For more details on the phone, make sure to read our Google Pixel 9a hands-on.
Quick Links
- Best Buy: free $100 Best Buy gift card
- Google: for $499
- T-Mobile: free w/ new line or trade-in
Pixel 9a deals
What do you get from the Google Pixel 9a?
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Google Pixel 9a |
Starting price | $499 / £499 |
Display | 6.3-inch "Actua" pOLED |
Refresh rate | 60 - 120Hz |
Rear cameras | 48MP main (ƒ/1.7), 13MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2) |
Front camera | 13MP selfie (ƒ/2.2) |
Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
RAM | 8GB |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery | 5,100 mAh |
Charging | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
Size | 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches (154.9 x 73.6 x 10.1 mm) |
Weight | 6.6 ounces / 187 grams |
Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
Dust/water resistance | IP68 |
Priced at $499, the Pixel 9a is a true budget smartphone. (Take that, iPhone 16e). Yet despite its price, it looks to be solidly constructed. Powering the phone is Google's Tensor G4 chipset, which is the same one found in Google's flagship models.
You also get a larger 6.3-inch Actua display, which Google claims is 35% brighter than its predecessor. Rounding out the spec sheet you'll find 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 48MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide camera, and 13MP selfie camera.
Google is also promising it'll support the Pixel 9a with major Android and security updates for seven years. That adds significantly more value to your phone as it means you'll be able to hold onto it for a long time.
If you're set on buying Google's new phone, keep an eye out for when these deals go live.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
