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

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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

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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).
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Mattphoto101
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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.
Techalerik
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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.
bsweetness
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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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Jul 22, 2022 02:49 PM
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scamtvJul 22, 2022 02:49 PM
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What's the catch in ordering it from Google Fi for $10 a month for 24 months. Am I not getting it for $240 effectively?
Jul 22, 2022 02:52 PM
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mohammadspJul 22, 2022 02:52 PM
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Quote from ppc :
anyone else try trading in an iphone and get 300 trade in value, but not all GB varients are listed? Only 256gb is accepted?
I see $285 for 64GB iPhone SE2
Jul 22, 2022 02:55 PM
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imnobodyJul 22, 2022 02:55 PM
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Quote from BackFromTheDead21 :
Can someone please confirm if the 6a's USB-C can use a headphone dongle? A Previous poster posted a phone comparison that looked like it cannot output audio.
Make sure you get a USB-C audio adapter that is known to work with the Pixel 6 (basically the adapter has to DAC support built-in). I'm going to be getting one from the Google Store which includes charging.
Link:
https://store.google.com/us/produ...r?hl=en-US

Google adapter (no charging) $12:
https://store.google.com/us/produ...r?hl=en-US

$9 Apple adapter works but doesn't have charging:
https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...ck-adapter

FYI, there are several Reddit threads of third party audio adapters that work/don't work but people ultimately recommend using the Apple, Samsung or Google audio adapters. If you want to get a third party one make sure it has DAC support built-in. Alternatively you can search Amazon for: USB-C 3.5 mm DAC. I would still read the reviews etc. I personally would just go with one from Google, Apple or Samsung.
Last edited by imnobody July 22, 2022 at 09:25 AM.
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Jul 22, 2022 03:00 PM
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avagyanJul 22, 2022 03:00 PM
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Quote from FrannardF :
Anybody know if the 10% store credit ( sign up Google One storage ) has an expiration date? I'm thinking about getting the store credit now and using it later in year towards a Pixel 7 or next year for towards a 7a.
They don't display an expiration, but it expires in one year. At least it did expire on me. The $100 credit from pixel 3a time. I was planning to open a CFPB complaint but didn't find the time. According to CSR, now they display the expiration wording.
Jul 22, 2022 03:05 PM
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ppcJul 22, 2022 03:05 PM
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Quote from mohammadsp :
I see $285 for 64GB iPhone SE2
I see $300 for an iPhone 7 256GB. I have a iphone 7 128GB version, but seems to be not even listed as an option. Bummer
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Jul 22, 2022 03:06 PM
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p1919Jul 22, 2022 03:06 PM
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Does anybody know what happens to the device or credit if later you return the 6a after receiving it?

Edit: found "If you return the phone you bought with your trade-in, you'll receive the trade-in value as a Google Store credit in your account."
Jul 22, 2022 03:08 PM
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Akhere123Jul 22, 2022 03:08 PM
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Quote from shifter25 :
do you lose the store credit if you cancel the Google One subscription?
Remember reading this somewhere. At the time of credit, Google one subscription should be active. Once credited to your Google account, I think they don't revoke it back, if you cancel the subscription later.

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imnobodyJul 22, 2022 03:09 PM
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Quote from kdenbes :
Agreed. I just can't give up my 3.5mm audio port, flawless fingerprint scanner, and smaller form factor in the 4a.

It seems people in this thread are confused. The Pixel 6A uses a completely new fingerprint scanner that is flawless (per several media reviewers) - this new fingerprint scanner was confirmed at the Google I/O conference. Therefore it does not have the fingerprint scanning issue various Pixel 6 users reported. Google and various 3rd parties sell USB-C 3.5mm adapters with charging (or without). The adapter needs to have DAC support built-in.

Google adapter (no charging) $12:
https://store.google.com/us/produ...r?hl=en-US

Google store USB-C audio adapter with charging:
https://store.google.com/us/produ...r?hl=en-US

The Apple adapter has no charging and is $9:
https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...ck-adapter


FYI, there are several Reddit threads of third party audio adapters that work/don't work but people ultimately recommend using the Apple, Samsung or Google audio adapters. If you want to get a third party one make sure it has DAC support built-in. Alternatively you can search Amazon for: USB-C 3.5 mm DAC. I would still read the reviews etc. I personally would just go with one from Google, Apple or Samsung.
Last edited by imnobody July 22, 2022 at 09:25 AM.
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Jul 22, 2022 03:10 PM
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hardik4342Jul 22, 2022 03:10 PM
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Quote from unclelobsterman :
Exactly.

There is a huge caveat though. If you're an existing customer (4 lines for me for about 7 years) and are happy to be locked into T-Mobile for 2 years (I am) you might be able to get the "add a new line" requirement waived for their "free-after-24-monthly-billing-credits" deal. I know because I just did. They're letting me do it on all 4 lines if I want without adding additional lines. This ends up matching their 3a promo from way back and is better than the Google deal (for me) since I get to keep my old 3a as a backup. Total cost is just tax on $449.
Hi.. I am interested in this deal.. did it work for u.. I am loyal t-mobile customer from more then 10 yrs with 5 line.. will they honor free 6a without adding a line and on 24 month credit .. appreciate your inputs and experience here..
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Jul 22, 2022 03:13 PM
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Quote from sah0724 :
What's so special about pixel phones that every thread gets 700 replies? I mean you guys talk about how sucks the hardware is but ya can't stop talking about it.

I got a S21 FE and it's okay, I never used a Pixel in my life, maybe I'm missing out?

I do what to try one but the issues always scared me off but Samsung phone IMO aren't as good as the old (Note 9) IMO.
$300 trade-in for a three year old phone (pixel 3A) plus a free pair of pixel buds is the reason this thread blew up.
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Jul 22, 2022 03:15 PM
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mrm16
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Jul 22, 2022 03:15 PM
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I have a 4a which I got for $200 brand new couple of years back from a deal posted here in SD. Perfectly working phone but the TIV and free buds is really tempting.
Jul 22, 2022 03:19 PM
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tokerblueJul 22, 2022 03:19 PM
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Quote from mrm16 :
$300 trade-in for a three year old phone (pixel 3A) plus a free pair of pixel buds is the reason this thread blew up.
Wife has an original Motorola Edge. Anyone know if this is an upgrade or more of a side grade? The only real difference I can see is the Edge has a 90Hz OLED and is slightly bigger. Is the Tensor that much of an upgrade over the Snapdragon 765G?
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Jul 22, 2022 03:21 PM
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munnakha05
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Jul 22, 2022 03:21 PM
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Quote from kdenbes :
Agreed. I just can't give up my 3.5mm audio port, flawless fingerprint scanner, and smaller form factor in the 4a.
4a user here. Using it since I got it after launch in 2020. Almost 2 years on this phone and no issue at all. I dont see a big upgrade from 4a to 6a. Camera is still same except battery is bigger than 4a. Screen size is not an issue for me. I prefer smaller screen. I will wait to see the next pixel before jumping on it.
Jul 22, 2022 03:23 PM
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xllbenllxJul 22, 2022 03:23 PM
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does anyone know if they've fixed the issue where Ring volume and Alert volume are grouped into the same thing? this is by far the most annoying thing I've experienced on my 4a 5g. If i want to turn down my alerts volume, i have to turn down my ring volume too; it drives me nuts. My OG Pixel XL had these two broken out so that they could be individually set

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IcecolddealJul 22, 2022 03:23 PM
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Quote from sah0724 :
What's so special about pixel phones that every thread gets 700 replies? I mean you guys talk about how sucks the hardware is but ya can't stop talking about it.

I got a S21 FE and it's okay, I never used a Pixel in my life, maybe I'm missing out?

I do what to try one but the issues always scared me off but Samsung phone IMO aren't as good as the old (Note 9) IMO.
Because of the ridiculous trade in value on old devices.

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