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128GB Google Pixel 8a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (2 Colors)

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$299

$499

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Target has 128GB Google Pixel 8a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various) on sale for $299 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free or select store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member uf20wop for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • Google Tensor 3 Processor w/ Titan M2 Security Coprocessor
  • 6.1" 1080x2400 OLED Smooth Touchscreen Display
  • 64MP Octa Wide Camera + 13MP Ultrawide Camera
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ac) w/ Bluetooth 5.3 NFC
  • Fingerprint Reader/Built-In GPS
  • 4492 mAh Battery
  • USB-C Charge
  • Android 14 OS

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  • About this Store:
    • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
    • Refer to Target's return policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Target based on 70+ guest reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by uf20wop
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Target has 128GB Google Pixel 8a 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various) on sale for $299 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free or select store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member uf20wop for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • Google Tensor 3 Processor w/ Titan M2 Security Coprocessor
  • 6.1" 1080x2400 OLED Smooth Touchscreen Display
  • 64MP Octa Wide Camera + 13MP Ultrawide Camera
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ac) w/ Bluetooth 5.3 NFC
  • Fingerprint Reader/Built-In GPS
  • 4492 mAh Battery
  • USB-C Charge
  • Android 14 OS

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.
    • Refer to Target's return policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Target based on 70+ guest reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by uf20wop

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The Pixel 9a is going to be released in a few days.
Prices will go lower ..this model is only getting older with each new release
Been looking for a good deal on the Google Pixel 8A and have decided to jump in on this, thanks OP. 👍 Also, if you have Target Circle there's a 15% off coupon that they are offering that drops the price down to $270.

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Mar 19, 2025
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dadisacheapskate
Mar 19, 2025
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I saw on tlife the 9a will be $499 and the $500 trade in promotion is still available. Not sure by April though
Mar 19, 2025
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Voicetek
Mar 19, 2025
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Quote from flyingroach :
My local pickup order was cancelled as the was out of stock after I order. They changed to shipping for same price.
Doesn't feel like too good a deal as my 6a is working perfectly. I ordered as I worry about being forced to get larger phone. Not many small phones at this price. Maybe easier to trade my 6a in and keep 8a as backup

I have the 6a and love it, still works too. However, I decided to snag this deal since there are some nice upgrades with this phone when compared to the 6a. First, you get 2gb of extra RAM. You also get the nicer, brighter actua display screen with the higher refresh rate. There's also wireless charging and face unlock. Plus you get the added 7 years of updates. I don't think I'd jump to this from a 7a, but I think the added features that you get coming from a 6a make it worthwhile considering the lower price. Then you can sell your 6a or use it as a backup.
Mar 19, 2025
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Jack Schitt
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Within 3 days of picking up, preferably right after picking up and then they are trained to cancel the line at the end of the billing cycle,.make sure it's cancelled right away. See wiki of this thread https://slickdeals.net/f/17327499-oneplus-nord-n30-5g-128gb-unlocked-chromatic-gray-cph2513-best-buy-0 and discussion in this recent thread https://slickdeals.net/share/unknown_app/fp/1072471

Picking my 9xl up Saturday using this target 8a as a trade in. Will return to your excellent post(s) as soon as I get the 9xl in hand. Thank you for your input, fingers crossed Wink
Mar 19, 2025
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Jack Schitt
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Quote from kukblue1 :
Why is Amazon not pricematching

Amazon does not price match but they often reduce prices to competitors. Zero guarantee of this unfortunately.
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Jack Schitt
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Quote from catracho :
Pricematched with best buy

I did too. Coming Friday but I wanted one in hand for trade in of the 9XL arriving in store Saturday, so I drove to Target and got one of these last night. I can always return one, especially if unopened.
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Quote from Jack Schitt :
Picking my 9xl up Saturday using this target 8a as a trade in. Will return to your excellent post(s) as soon as I get the 9xl in hand. Thank you for your input, fingers crossed Wink

You're welcome. Doing 8a trade for 9xl will actually be cheaper than 399 in the original deal.
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Jack Schitt
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Quote from ChusWisely :
Thanks for posting this deal, I just purchased this to use as a trade in for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at Best Buy. The enhanced trade in value was $490, and Bestbuy is offering the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL for $499 with activation for Verizon. So with this purchase I just had to pay an additional $9.63 to Bestbuy, then will go through the cancelation process with Verizon within the next 3 days.

https://slickdeals.net/f/18169420-bestbuy-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-599-256gb-699-upgrade-or-new-line-require-with-verizon-or-att-postpaid-account-only-enhanced-trade-in-values?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse&p=176198011&comment=success#post176198011

Same thing here. Hoping this plays out well at BB Saturday. Fingers crossed and thank you for the guidance.

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Quote from rohitjack13 :
Did they decline your 8A as a trade in ? What was the reason?

The 8a trade in is $460, the price of 9rpoxl is $399, trade in can't be more than the purchase price
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They are offering $490 for trading in 8a and the price for 9 pro XL is $499 (with VZW activation) so the trade in will work now, bring the effective price to $310 before tax.
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tami123
Mar 19, 2025
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Great deal. Thanks OP!
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hellwithu
Mar 19, 2025
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Quick question for anyone buying this and doing a trade-in for Bestbuy Pixel 9 pro XL.

I placed an online order and selected Pixel 7 for trade-in. However, on the order details page, I don't see the trade-in phone details (the name of Pixel 7), and in the order confirmation email, it says, "Trade-in Item (Description Unavailable)." Has anyone else faced the same issue? I get the $290 credit included in the price, but I want to ensure the store doesn't create any problems when I do the pickup and trade-in.

Can someone please check their online order on bestbuy.com, email confirmation, and share what they see for the trade-in phone name/details?
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CoralPlastic385
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Quote from Jack Schitt :
Picking my 9xl up Saturday using this target 8a as a trade in. Will return to your excellent post(s) as soon as I get the 9xl in hand. Thank you for your input, fingers crossed Wink

Did you receive an update from Verizon or ATT about line activation?
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Just returned from local best buy. They refused a 8a trade in at 490 since the system is now showing 190. Missed out, good deal for those that got the enhanced trade in value. Gotta return the 8a - thankfully didn't open the box.
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Quote from dealkrab :
Just returned from local best buy. They refused a 8a trade in at 490 since the system is now showing 190. Missed out, good deal for those that got the enhanced trade in value. Gotta return the 8a - thankfully didn't open the box.
Question, did you purchase your Pixel 9 Pro XL online, with your Pixel 8a specified as the trade-in phone, with $490 deducted off how much you paid online? And then when you went in store to pick it up, they rejected your Pixel 8a and refunded your online order because the trade-in value changed? I'm trying to understand the timeline because I just completed my trade-in at 3:40 PM UTC-7 today without issues. I have a friend who placed his order at the same time as I did, but his pickup will happen on Saturday as the store didn't have any in stock, and I want to know if it affects him as a result. Just like me, the amount he paid online also had $490 deducted off it.

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Quote from jabashque :
Question, did you purchase your Pixel 9 Pro XL online, with your Pixel 8a specified as the trade-in phone, with $490 deducted off how much you paid online? And then when you went in store to pick it up, they rejected your Pixel 8a and refunded your online order because the trade-in value changed? I'm trying to understand the timeline because I just completed my trade-in at 3:40 PM UTC-7 today without issues. I have a friend who placed his order at the same time as I did, but his pickup will happen on Saturday as the store didn't have any in stock, and I want to know if it affects him as a result. Just like me, the amount he paid online also had $490 deducted off it.

I went in around 630pm Eastern to do this in store. I couldn't do online for reasons I won't get into. There was one other person who had a online order but with a 6a trade in that he said he expected 260 for, but they refused him as well and said new value is only 60. So ymmv - think may depend on the store.
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