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128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors)

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  • Google Tensor Octa-Core Mali-G78 MP20
  • 6.1" 2400x1080p Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Touchscreen Display
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
  • Nano-SIM/eSIM
  • WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.2
  • GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
  • Li-Po 4410 mAh Non Removable Battery
  • Fast Charging 18W + USB Power Delivery 3.0
  • Android 12 (Upgradable to Android 13)
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  • Product will include a 1-year manufacturer warranty w/ purchase

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  • About this Offer: This sale price matches the very popular Black Friday Sale from Google Store in this FrontPage Deal which has received over 200 thumbs up.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member phoinix for finding this deal

Available Colors:Best Buy also has 128GB Google Pixel 6a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $299. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Specs/Key Features
  • Google Tensor Octa-Core Mali-G78 MP20
  • 6.1" 2400x1080p Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Touchscreen Display
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
  • Nano-SIM/eSIM
  • WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.2
  • GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
  • Li-Po 4410 mAh Non Removable Battery
  • Fast Charging 18W + USB Power Delivery 3.0
  • Android 12 (Upgradable to Android 13)
Warranty
  • Product will include a 1-year manufacturer warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this Offer: This sale price matches the very popular Black Friday Sale from Google Store in this FrontPage Deal which has received over 200 thumbs up.
  • About this Store:

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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mralex
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I would do this instead:
Buy a used Pixel 4 from Swappa for around $120, trade it in to Google Store and pay $55 to get a Pixel 6a.
Plus, search Pixel superfan referral and you can get $100 store credit.
SonofZeus
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I miss SD 2015.
Repped.

Found the fresh referral codes on reddit.
markslickdealer
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So I did a little digging into the possible modem issue I mentioned in a previous post. A large number of people have serious connectivity issues with this phone and other Pixel 6 series, to the point where they are essentially unusable. This issue is no secret, many reviews mention it (that's how I became aware of it): Here are a couple articles (a google search will show many many more):

https://www.androidauthority.com/...ts-3183677
https://www.androidauthority.com/...350/It%27s

The issue seems to be widespread -- it's hard to say exactly what percentage of owners are affected, but it appears to be a significant risk. People seem to have narrowed it down to being a hardware problem with the Exynos modem used in the phone. From what I've gathered, the bottom line is that it just has very weak reception, so if the signals in the areas you travel aren't stellar you are likely to face frustration, e.g. constantly switching airplane mode on and off or rebooting to regain a signal.

Still deciding if I want to take the chance on this -- I can trade in my Pixel 5a and upgrade to this for free so it's tempting. Looks like you have 30 days after you receive the phone to send your old phone to Google for the full trade-in value, so if I do get the 6a I plan to test the hell out of the connectivity right away, so if there are any issues I can just return it and forget the whole thing (I assume there are no return shipping fees, can someone verify?)

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Nov 17, 2022
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LL_RRoD
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from ElatedWalrus2609 :
Good phone best clean Android phone out there (Moto included). No Samsung added "stuff". My current 5a 5G doesn't do 5G well, the FCC didn't approve it for use in the preferred mmWave spectrum, limited to the crowded LTE bands. Not sure that the 6a does any better. Other than that nice solid, no frills phone that gets the job done with above average battery life. With an old iPhone trade-in legally saved from the recycling pile and 120 days of Google Fi cost me $100.
Eh, I was a google fanboy touting against all the samsung bloat for years, but ever since OneUI came out Samsung phones have overall been better than the Pixels and bridged the gap.

Once you're in the Samsung ecosystem and keeping up with all the SD deal stacks, they're an overall better deal, imo.
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Nov 17, 2022
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rayb02
Nov 17, 2022
296 Posts
Google Store is showing Pixel 6a $349?
Nov 17, 2022
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vino_ac
Nov 17, 2022
125 Posts
Quote from ElatedWalrus2609 :
Good phone best clean Android phone out there (Moto included). No Samsung added "stuff". My current 5a 5G doesn't do 5G well, the FCC didn't approve it for use in the preferred mmWave spectrum, limited to the crowded LTE bands. Not sure that the 6a does any better. Other than that nice solid, no frills phone that gets the job done with above average battery life. With an old iPhone trade-in legally saved from the recycling pile and 120 days of Google Fi cost me $100.
Samsung OneUI gives the best Android experience. Android in Pixel is really basic and boring.
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Nov 17, 2022
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badger6
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from ElatedWalrus2609 :
Good phone best clean Android phone out there (Moto included). No Samsung added "stuff". My current 5a 5G doesn't do 5G well, the FCC didn't approve it for use in the preferred mmWave spectrum, limited to the crowded LTE bands. Not sure that the 6a does any better. Other than that nice solid, no frills phone that gets the job done with above average battery life. With an old iPhone trade-in legally saved from the recycling pile and 120 days of Google Fi cost me $100.
Since the 5a trade in value is the same as the 6a costs right now, are you thinking about upgrading? Getting a new warranty, better hardware, and a longer update window for just $20 in taxes seems like a no brainer. I know the Pixel 6 & 6 Pro had some issues when it launched. I researching whether the 6a has any of those same issues.

Anyone here done a trade in through Google? What's the process like and time frame for trade in rebate?
Nov 17, 2022
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ElatedWalrus2609
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from LL_RRoD :
Eh, I was a google fanboy touting against all the samsung bloat for years, but ever since OneUI came out Samsung phones have overall been better than the Pixels and bridged the gap.

Once you're in the Samsung ecosystem and keeping up with all the SD deal stacks, they're an overall better deal, imo.
OK Thanks for the info. I will keep an open mind and check it out. I kind of got the feeling Samsung was trying to be an Android iPhone with my Galaxy 9 if that's possible, no thank you. Since this phone was $100 net I won't shed any tears if I move on. The 5G thing with the 5a is a real pain to deal with. Each side blames the other. Definitely Android till the day I die, looking for the perfect one.
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Nov 17, 2022
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homeland
Nov 17, 2022
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Google store Pixel 4a trade in at $250 makes this a no brainer. $50 for a phone that just came out this summer. Cant beat it.
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Nov 17, 2022
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XSection31
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from lockntross :
If you buy this phone, DO NOT run the stock system that comes with it.

This phone has support for 5 more years on both GrapheneOS [grapheneos.org]and CalyxOS [calyxos.org].
Those are fantastic choices for privacy respecting OSes for phones, and they improve battery life and functionality.

Consider it.
There are privacy issues whether real or not with anything Google. I have considered this OS with a 5a but never did it.

Other than not having Pixel exclusive features, what else is affected by switching over? Does the camera get affected? This phone's exceptional camera relies on software to be that good, unless I'm wrong.

Any thoughts?
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Nov 17, 2022
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SoundsLikeBen
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from badger6 :
Since the 5a trade in value is the same as the 6a costs right now, are you thinking about upgrading? Getting a new warranty, better hardware, and a longer update window for just $20 in taxes seems like a no brainer. I know the Pixel 6 & 6 Pro had some issues when it launched. I researching whether the 6a has any of those same issues.

Anyone here done a trade in through Google? What's the process like and time frame for trade in rebate?
I just did it. I paid $299 +tax for the phone. Trade in of $133 will be refunded to card after review of trade in. They mailed me a box separate from the phone order. I put the phone in the box. It took 7 days from dropping off to post office to them receiving it. 1 day to review. Refund issued to card for $133. Easy process no problems.
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Nov 17, 2022
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pippypoppy
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This Pixel 6a is tempting the hell out of me. I go for budget as can be; my current phone is a 2020 Mogo G Stylus that came to about $120 after rebates. I think that was the most I'd paid for a phone at that time, lol. It still runs great, but no more security updates (and it won't get further than Android 11, which isn't so bad as of now).

Any chance these Pixels will drop to around $200 in 6 months? They're updated for so long, they would still have a lot of life at that point.
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Nov 17, 2022
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ECarlson
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote :
pippypoppy
This Pixel 6a is tempting the hell out of me. I go for budget as can be; my current phone is a 2020 Mogo G Stylus that came to about $120 after rebates. I think that was the most I'd paid for a phone at that time, lol. It still runs great, but no more security updates (and it won't get further than Android 11, which isn't so bad as of now).

Any chance these Pixels will drop to around $200 in 6 months? They're updated for so long, they would still have a lot of life at that poi
I also have the 2020 Moto G Stylus that came to about $120 after rebates. I'm also considering this phone, and some others, for my next upgrade. Not urgent, but with no more updates from Moto, I will update eventually.
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Nov 17, 2022
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KungFooMF
Nov 17, 2022
540 Posts
I've been on Boost for a decade and currently pay $33/month. Can anyone suggest a similarly priced carrier for this phone?
Nov 17, 2022
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unknownanonymous
Nov 17, 2022
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Quote from KungFooMF :
I've been on Boost for a decade and currently pay $33/month. Can anyone suggest a similarly priced carrier for this phone?
Have you looked at mint mobile? Its service is pretty good and currently they have 3+3 months free offer.
Nov 17, 2022
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52club
Nov 17, 2022
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If you have a 5a you might want to consider taking advantage of this. I had one with a barely visible crack (even though it had been in a case the entire time), but because of the 5a screen design if it fails at any point due to a screen issue the entire screen is black. The repair shop stated this is very common with the 5a and something about the design of the oled screen seems to make it more likely that these tiny cracks appear. According to them Google is covering screen replacement as part of the basic warranty of one year, but after that so far there is no extra coverage.

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MartinM9315
Nov 17, 2022
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I wonder how is the camera quality?

Currently use pixel 3a, don't care other features except camera quality. Is it worth upgrading to 6a?
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