The long wait for the Pixel 8a launch has just ended.
Google surprised everyone by revealing the next A-series model a week before the Google I/O conference, rather than at the event – as was the case for the Pixel 7a in 2023.
With pre-orders live now, here’s everything you need to know about buying the Pixel 8a in the UK and US.
When will the Google Pixel 8a be released?
The Pixel 8a was officially announced on May 7, 2024.
Pre-orders are underway now, ahead of the phone’s release on May 14, 2024 at the Google I/O conference.
How much does the Google Pixel 8a cost?
The Pixel 8a starts at £499/$499 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Unlike its predecessor, it’s also available in a 256GB version, which will set you back £559/$559.
As a reminder, the Pixel 7a is only available in 8GB/128GB version and costs £50 less in the UK. The price in the United States remains the same.
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Matthias Inghé
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Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a in the UK
Here are all the retailers selling the phone directly:
And here’s where you can get one under contract:
This article is updated regularly, but here are the latest and greatest contract options in the UK:
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Matthias Inghé
Matthias Inghé
Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a in the US
These retailers sell the phone directly. Google’s $100 promotion ends on May 19, so it’s likely the same for the others:
- Google – 128GB model only, $100 free Google Store credit
- Amazon – free $100 gift card with both models
- Best Buy – free $100 gift card with both models
- Target – 128GB model only, free $100 gift card
And you can get one under contract from the following:
- Google – available on Google Fi (24 month contract) or Verizon (36 month contract)
- AT&T
- Verizon
T-Mobile has confirmed that the Pixel 8a will also be available there when it goes on sale on May 14.
We’ll update this article once the Pixel 8a goes on sale. In the meantime, check out our roundup of the best mid-range phones and the best phones with AI features to see what the phone is up against.
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