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expireddondixon87 posted Nov 9, 2021 6:33 PM

128GB Google Pixel 5a w/ 5G Unlocked Smartphone

$399

$449

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Google Store has 128GB Google Pixel 5a w/ 5G Unlocked Smartphone on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member dondixon87 for sharing this deal

Note, New Google Fi Customers also receive 3-Months of Google Fi included w/ purchase (details/terms)

Specs:
  • Display: 6.34" FHD+ (2400x1080) OLED at 413 ppi
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
  • Memory: 6GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • Storage: 128GB Storage
  • Battery:
    • Minimum 4620 mAh
    • Typical 4680 mAh2
  • Camera:
    • Rear:
      • 12.2 MP dual-pixel
        • 1.4 μm pixel width
        • Autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection
        • Optical + electronic image stabilization
        • Æ’/1.7 aperture
        • 77° field of view
      • 16 MP ultrawide
        • 1.0 μm pixel width
        • Æ’/2.2 aperture
        • 118.7° field of view
    • Front:
      • 8 MP
      • 1.12 μm pixel width
      • Æ’/2.0 aperture
      • Fixed focus
      • 83° field of view
  • Video:
    • Rear Camera:
      • 1080p @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 240 FPS
      • 4K @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS
    • Front Camera: 1080p @ 30 FPS
  • Charging: USB-C 18W adapter w/ USB-PD 2.0
  • Wireless:
    • Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0
    • NFC + Google Cast
  • Body:
    • Premium metal unibody
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass
    • IP67 water and dust resistance

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Price Research: This offer is $50 Off (11.13% Savings) the list price of $449.
  • Reviews: Verge gives the Google Pixel 5a a score of 8, noting it's IP67 water resistance rating, much improved battery life and top of the class Camera. Head on over to the Verge for their In-Depth Review of this phone.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty
  • Refer to Google Store Refund Policy -slickdewmaster

Original Post

Written by dondixon87
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Deal Details
Community Notes
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Update: This offer is now live

Google Store has 128GB Google Pixel 5a w/ 5G Unlocked Smartphone on sale for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member dondixon87 for sharing this deal

Note, New Google Fi Customers also receive 3-Months of Google Fi included w/ purchase (details/terms)

Specs:
  • Display: 6.34" FHD+ (2400x1080) OLED at 413 ppi
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
  • Memory: 6GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • Storage: 128GB Storage
  • Battery:
    • Minimum 4620 mAh
    • Typical 4680 mAh2
  • Camera:
    • Rear:
      • 12.2 MP dual-pixel
        • 1.4 μm pixel width
        • Autofocus with dual-pixel phase detection
        • Optical + electronic image stabilization
        • Æ’/1.7 aperture
        • 77° field of view
      • 16 MP ultrawide
        • 1.0 μm pixel width
        • Æ’/2.2 aperture
        • 118.7° field of view
    • Front:
      • 8 MP
      • 1.12 μm pixel width
      • Æ’/2.0 aperture
      • Fixed focus
      • 83° field of view
  • Video:
    • Rear Camera:
      • 1080p @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS, 240 FPS
      • 4K @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS
    • Front Camera: 1080p @ 30 FPS
  • Charging: USB-C 18W adapter w/ USB-PD 2.0
  • Wireless:
    • Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0
    • NFC + Google Cast
  • Body:
    • Premium metal unibody
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass
    • IP67 water and dust resistance

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Price Research: This offer is $50 Off (11.13% Savings) the list price of $449.
  • Reviews: Verge gives the Google Pixel 5a a score of 8, noting it's IP67 water resistance rating, much improved battery life and top of the class Camera. Head on over to the Verge for their In-Depth Review of this phone.
  • Warranty: Includes 1-Year Warranty
  • Refer to Google Store Refund Policy -slickdewmaster

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Written by dondixon87

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j3oomerang
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I think I'm going to return my P6Pro for this.

I learned real quick that Iike a dedicated fingerprint button. With it behind the screen, the screen has to be on for it to work. I like leaving ambient screen, auto brightness and all that stuff off, and if you leave fingerprint enabled, the Pixel doesn't allow you to turn off ambient display. Even with "lift to check" and everything else disabled, the screen still lights up with movement and what not (as of now the only way to keep your ambient screen off is to disable fingerprint). Highly annoying. unlocking my phone is something I do prob 50+ times a day. With a dedicated button on the back and I can easily unlock the phone before I remove it from my pocket.
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heatfan93
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For you, sure.

For others? $399 is a good deal for quick software updates, good cameras, 5g, water resistance, and other features this phone has.
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mr.dude
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I think this is the first pixel phone to not have the free Google photo cloud storage. Every pixel after this are in the same boat, including the 6 and 6 pro. That to me was the selling point of pixel. Sure it's not too bad to pay for a plan to get more storage, but that adds up over time, and photos and videos will only get bigger and use more. It's sad that Google decides to discontinue that on the later pixels. I'd rather pay 50 more to have it upload free for life…
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T-Mobile user should consider the trade-in offer to get Pixel 6 for $300. You can buy a trade-in phone on eBay, like the galaxy s7 around $70
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Nov 9, 2021 8:24 PM
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Bflo23Nov 9, 2021 8:24 PM
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I don't necessarily expect to see the real great deals from the past Pixel 3a and Pixel 4a 5G due to the high inflation costs nowadays we are seeing but I expect to see a better BF discount than $50 especially since it is using the same processor as the Pixel 4a 5G. The Snapdragon 765G processor is quite good as I am using that processor now. Pixel phones are awesome though. Best camera phone that I ever used and the best user interface. For me, I think I will wait for the next Pixel 6a 5G as my next upgrade.... 6.3" screen is a little bit small for me now that I have been using and enjoy my 6.5" and 6.7" screen phones.
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Nov 9, 2021 9:16 PM
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KissMeI'mIrishNov 9, 2021 9:16 PM
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Quote from mpsangha :
I was ready to order P6pro, but the lack of fingerprint reader on the back, and the lagging of the onscreen one have me hesitant...

This might be a good jump from my pixel 2XL... It won't be a true upgrade, but at least I'll get the software/updates and security patches, which I don't anymore with my 2XL.
I made that exact jump. No issues with the fingerprint reader, so that may vary by person. I used to have more issues with the rear pixel readers. Only con so far has been large size. Otherwise it's the pixel xl 2 successor of my dreams
Nov 9, 2021 9:28 PM
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j3oomerangNov 9, 2021 9:28 PM
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Quote from KissMeI'mIrish :
I made that exact jump. No issues with the fingerprint reader, so that may vary by person. I used to have more issues with the rear pixel readers. Only con so far has been large size. Otherwise it's the pixel xl 2 successor of my dreams
Same, but for me, I cant stand this under display scanner. I thought it would be cool. But now I know being able to blindly unlock the phone in my pocket is very user friendly, seamless, and convenient. Getting way too many misreads with it as well. Going to return the 6Pro and jump on this. It will suck having to send back the Pixel Buds I got for free though, hah
Nov 9, 2021 9:33 PM
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TVNYNov 9, 2021 9:33 PM
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I'm on a Pixel 3aXL with a loose usb c port, where the usb c charger can come off the phone very easily. It's a bit annoying and I might actually hop on this deal. I really like the back-mounted fingerprint as sliding the pixel out of my pocket, it's usually already unlocked by time the pixel reaches my eyesight.
Nov 9, 2021 9:43 PM
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ns347Nov 9, 2021 9:43 PM
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Quote from tearsintherain :
i generally buy wireless charging devices only now too, its just nice docking something to charge instead of fumbling around trying to plug it in, plus all those extra cables sitting around make it too easy to accidently yank on the cable and have stuff flying around.

I have a wireless Qi mousepad charger and just sitting my phone down on it while I use my PC is so great, I have Qi chargers all over the house now and charge tablets, phones, bluetooth headsets, game controllers, etc on em. Its fantastic and never have to move cables around.
So instead of "all those extra cables" you now have "all those Qi charging pads". 🤔
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hein82Nov 9, 2021 9:44 PM
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Quote from mpsangha :
I was ready to order P6pro, but the lack of fingerprint reader on the back, and the lagging of the onscreen one have me hesitant...

This might be a good jump from my pixel 2XL... It won't be a true upgrade, but at least I'll get the software/updates and security patches, which I don't anymore with my 2XL.
I bought the Pixel 6 as an upgrade from my P2 XL and am returning it because of the fingerprint sensor. This is a good upgrade on screen quality, battery, RAM, and wide angle camera, plus the 3.5mm Jack.

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Nov 9, 2021 9:51 PM
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rkg111Nov 9, 2021 9:51 PM
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Quote from dougpaw57 :
No wireless charging kills the deal with this phone.
Not all of us are spoiled by wireless charging. Great deal for those who aren't.
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Nov 9, 2021 9:52 PM
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OPTICSOURCENov 9, 2021 9:52 PM
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Was going to get a Pixel 6 Pro but it SUCKS. Useless finger scanner they don't seem interested in fixing.
Nov 9, 2021 9:55 PM
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DrRadNov 9, 2021 9:55 PM
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Good phone, but this really should be a lot cheaper considering some of the deals on flagships direct from the carriers. The Galaxy S21 or iPhone 12 has been this low.
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Nov 9, 2021 9:55 PM
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VLDethiosNov 9, 2021 9:55 PM
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Quote from mpsangha :
I was ready to order P6pro, but the lack of fingerprint reader on the back, and the lagging of the onscreen one have me hesitant...

This might be a good jump from my pixel 2XL... It won't be a true upgrade, but at least I'll get the software/updates and security patches, which I don't anymore with my 2XL.
Can always make the OS switch to Lineage OS. You can get the security updates and with some fiddling, you can get all functions of the phone
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I think this is the first pixel phone to not have the free Google photo cloud storage. Every pixel after this are in the same boat, including the 6 and 6 pro. That to me was the selling point of pixel. Sure it's not too bad to pay for a plan to get more storage, but that adds up over time, and photos and videos will only get bigger and use more. It's sad that Google decides to discontinue that on the later pixels. I'd rather pay 50 more to have it upload free for life…
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