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Pre-Order: Google Pixel 6A Unlocked Phone + Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds

(Releases 7/28/22) + Free S/H

$449

$548

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Update: This popular offer is still available for a limited time.

Amazon offers Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds for Free with the Pre-Order purchase of any Google Pixel 6A Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449 by no later than July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member bzbzb [discuss] for finding this deal.
  • Note: This device is scheduled for release on Wednesday July 28, 2022.
Available colors: Google Store offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices + Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds for Free with the Pre-Order purchase of any Google Pixel 6A Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449 by no later than July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. Shipping is free.
Additional Savings:
  • Click here to view all current Google Store Pixel 6A launch offers.
  • Eligible Google One subscribers may also qualify to receive 3% back in credit on this purchase.
About these products:
  • Pixel Buds A-Series specs (link)
  • Pixel 6A specs (link)
    • 6.1" 2400 x 1080 60Hz HDR Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display
    • Google Tensor octa-core processor (same as in the Pixel 6 / 6 Pro)
    • 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
    • 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
    • Front cameras: 12MP (wide) / 12MP (ultrawide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
    • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) w/ up to 1080p 30fps video recording
    • IP67 dust/water resistance
    • Optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
    • WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC
    • USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W Power Delivery 3.0 fast charge support
    • Android 12 (planned upgrade to Android 13)
    • 4410 mAh battery
      • No 3.5mm headphone jack
      • No microSD card slot
      • No wireless charging

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT, while supplies last.
    • This limited time pre-order bundle offer including the free Pixel Buds Series A wireless earbuds saves you $99 off (18% savings) the list price of $548 when buying both the smartphone and the earbuds at full retail price (Pixel 6A $449 + Pixel Buds Series A $99).
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Update: This popular offer is still available for a limited time.

Amazon offers Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds for Free with the Pre-Order purchase of any Google Pixel 6A Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449 by no later than July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member bzbzb [discuss] for finding this deal.
  • Note: This device is scheduled for release on Wednesday July 28, 2022.
Available colors: Google Store offers Up to $300 Trade-In Credit on select devices + Google Pixel Buds A-Series Wireless Earbuds for Free with the Pre-Order purchase of any Google Pixel 6A Unlocked 5G Smartphone for $449 by no later than July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT. Shipping is free.
Additional Savings:
  • Click here to view all current Google Store Pixel 6A launch offers.
  • Eligible Google One subscribers may also qualify to receive 3% back in credit on this purchase.
About these products:
  • Pixel Buds A-Series specs (link)
  • Pixel 6A specs (link)
    • 6.1" 2400 x 1080 60Hz HDR Gorilla Glass 3 OLED display
    • Google Tensor octa-core processor (same as in the Pixel 6 / 6 Pro)
    • 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
    • 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
    • Front cameras: 12MP (wide) / 12MP (ultrawide) w/ up to 4K 60fps video recording
    • Selfie camera: 8MP (wide) w/ up to 1080p 30fps video recording
    • IP67 dust/water resistance
    • Optical fingerprint sensor (under display)
    • WiFi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2 / NFC
    • USB 3.1 Type-C port w/ 18W Power Delivery 3.0 fast charge support
    • Android 12 (planned upgrade to Android 13)
    • 4410 mAh battery
      • No 3.5mm headphone jack
      • No microSD card slot
      • No wireless charging

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through July 27, 2022 at 11:59pm PT, while supplies last.
    • This limited time pre-order bundle offer including the free Pixel Buds Series A wireless earbuds saves you $99 off (18% savings) the list price of $548 when buying both the smartphone and the earbuds at full retail price (Pixel 6A $449 + Pixel Buds Series A $99).
  • About this store:

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Pixel 6 owner here. I word of warning.
the reviews stating the slow finger print reader is concerning.
If i can go back in time, I would not buy the pixel 6 because the fingerprint reader is embarrassingly slow and misreads if you change lighting conditions. It's simply awful and makes checking the phone a chore. I hate it. No screen protector issue, not my phone (it was exchanged), and it's a common complaint. If you are coming from a phone that had even an average sensor, this will annoy you to no end.

The Google Tensor chips have such unreliable and poor mobile connections that a significant number of users have to reboot regularly or toggle airplane mode on/off just to get data working. It always happens when i drive. Check reddits pixel subs for more info. It doesn't look like any of those issues will be fixed because they simply aren't fixed in the flagships.
It seems to be an issue when you transition towers, so if you travel a lot or travel through dead zones, it'll happen more frequently. An unacceptable problem most in-studio reviews don't address, but real-world users struggle with, and have been since launch.
warning: This kind of trade in deal came around 1.5 yrs ago for 4a 5g. The say they will respect trade in value if old phone is received within a month of you receiving the new phone. But then they delayed the return pkg . And instead of giving $285 trade in value they gave $15. Everyone had to fight with customer care to get back the money. And they have terrible customer care.
Several reviews of the final product are indicating it's pretty similar to the 6 and 6 Pro. Some early stories and very early (unofficial) hands on videos said it was a faster sensor, but many of the reviews coming out today of the production model ay it's similar in speed. Maybe a hair faster here and there, but not so much as to make a noticeable difference in day-to-day use.

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did they fix the fingerprint sensor on this?
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Quote from dealjumpr :
did they fix the fingerprint sensor on this?
Some are saying it's supposedly better and faster under-display fingerprint reader than the Pixel 6 and 6Pro. Others are saying not so much.

https://www.androidpolice.com/goo...-pixel-6a/
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looks like preorder on amazon and google store went live and includes free Pixel Buds-A series
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Yes. It's a much better and faster under-display fingerprint reader than the Pixel 6 and 6Pro. Same as what's expected in Pixel 7.
almost feel like downgrading from the 6 to 6A. cant stand the sensor. works okay indoors but when im outdoors its like 5% working.
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How do I get 10% discount by signing up for 10TB Google Storage plan?
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How do I get 10% discount by signing up for 10TB Google Storage plan?
Just sign up at https://one.google.com and the 10% credit for future Google Store purchase should take effect shortly after. Wait a few mins.
Last edited by bzbzb July 23, 2022 at 04:43 AM.
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This is going to be a huge thread
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Quote from dealjumpr :
did they fix the fingerprint sensor on this?
Quote from bzbzb :
Yes. It's a much better and faster under-display fingerprint reader than the Pixel 6 and 6Pro. Same as what's expected in Pixel 7.
Several reviews of the final product are indicating it's pretty similar to the 6 and 6 Pro. Some early stories and very early (unofficial) hands on videos said it was a faster sensor, but many of the reviews coming out today of the production model ay it's similar in speed. Maybe a hair faster here and there, but not so much as to make a noticeable difference in day-to-day use.
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Worth it to upgrade from a Pixel 5?
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What about the modem? Is it going to drop signal too?
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Just sign up at https://one.google.com and the discount for Google Store should take effect shortly after. Wait a few mins.
Only see 2TB option and not 10TB option for $9.99.
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FYI - I was quoted $295 trade-in credit for my pixel 3a with cracked screen at Google 🙂 and got the free pixel buds. feels like a heck of a deal to me!

edit- I purchased unlocked without a Google Fi plan
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Pixel 6 was just on sale for $499 and has a larger display, 90hz, more ram, wireless charging, and probably more. This doesn't seem worth it. If the fingerprint scanner is really that bad on the 6 then it seems like it would make more sense to hold out for the 7.
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Only see 2TB option and not 10TB option for $9.99.
Sorry, my bad. I meant 2TB at $10. Mistyped as 10TB. It's only for a month to get the 10% discount. I wouldn't plan to use it unless you want to keep the subscription.
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