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Updated · 9to5Toys · Aug 10
Pixel 10a Drops Up to $120 Ahead of August 12 Pixel 11 Launch
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Updated · 9to5Toys · Aug 10

Pixel 10a Drops Up to $120 Ahead of August 12 Pixel 11 Launch

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Toys · Aug 10

Summary

  • $75 discounts at Amazon cut new unlocked Pixel 10a prices to $424 for 128GB and $524 for 256GB, both available across all four colors.
  • Best Buy is undercutting those prices with open-box "excellent" units at $390 for 128GB models and $482 for 256GB models in select colors, putting the maximum savings near $120.
  • The markdowns arrive days before Google's Pixel 11 debut on August 12, offering a cheaper alternative for buyers who want a current-generation Pixel without flagship pricing.
  • Google's lower-cost a-series schedule suggests the Pixel 10a should remain in the lineup until early or mid-2027 even after the Pixel 11 launch.

Insights

With a global DRAM shortage threatening sudden price hikes, is the discounted Pixel 10a a steal or a trap before the Pixel 11?
Will the Pixel 10a's hardware actually survive until 2033 to fulfill Google's massive seven-year software promise?