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Retailers Cut Prices on Google Pixel 10a as Pixel 11 Debut Nears

Discounted unlocked and open-box Pixel 10a listings give buyers an affordable unlocked option before Pixel 11 preorders begin.

Overview

  • Retailers lowered Pixel 10a prices on Monday, with Amazon listing the unlocked 128GB at $424 and the 256GB at $524.
  • Best Buy’s open-box listings are cheaper still, with ‘excellent’ condition 128GB units appearing as low as $385 to $390 and including all parts and accessories.
  • The 10a ships with Google features that boost value, including Camera Coach powered by Gemini models, Gemini Live, Call Screen, Car Crash Detection, and seven years of Pixel Drops updates.
  • Current discounts are among the lowest tracked outside brief Prime Day deals that hit roughly $399/$499, and Google’s next A-series refresh is not expected until about spring 2027.
  • For shoppers who want an unlocked phone now, the sale offers immediate savings for students and budget buyers while Pixel 11 preorders are expected to be focused through carriers and unlikely to yield quick unlocked discounts.