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The tech giant has a new smartphone that should excite Android users.
While Apple is enjoying the fruits of the iPhone 15, Google is looking to reap the rewards with its own new smartphone – the Google Pixel 8a.
The tech giant just released a new Android model, the Pixel 8a, which is available at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy — starting at $499.
In the meantime, you can get a $100 Amazon gift card when you order the Google Pixel 8a. It’s basically like getting the new smartphone for $100 off list price, but in the form of an Amazon gift card — which you can spend on a new case, noise-cancelling headphones, or other smartphone accessories.
Plus, you can get devices (and accessories) in your hands quickly with two-day free shipping (sometimes even one-day free shipping), thanks to Prime Delivery, an Amazon Prime membership benefit.
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Below you’ll find our picks for the best Google Pixel devices on Amazon.
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is a new mid-range Android smartphone that has long battery life (we got 87 hours on a single charge in our tests), a sharp 6.1-inch “Actua” display at up to 120Hz, and impressive camera and AI features.
The phone also has 8GB of RAM with 128GB of built-in storage to boot, while it functions like the Google Pixel 8 flagship, but with slightly smaller and thicker display bezels.
Starting at just $499, the Google Pixel 8a is the best smartphone with mid-range specs and usage for 2024. It comes in four colors: Aloe, White, Obsidian, and Porcelain.
Editors’ Choice
Google Pixel 8
Armed with a sharp and bright 6.2-inch “Actua” display and a powerful Tensor G3 chipset, the Google Pixel 8 smartphone runs on the latest Android 14 operating system. The base model, which costs $699, features 8GB of storage paired with 128 GB of built-in storage for music, photos, apps and more, and a dual-camera system (50mp wide and 12mp ultra) for its rarely clear photos and detailed 4K video at 60fps. The phone also has an impressive battery life of up to 24 hours on a single charge.
Available in three colors: obsidian, hazel and rose.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Retailing for $899.99 (Reg. $999), the Google Pixel 8 Pro features a larger and more immersive 6.7-inch “Super Actua” display, 12GB of storage with 128GB of built-in storage (up to 1TB) and a triple-camera system (50mp wide, 48mp telephoto, and 48mp ultrawide) on its back for pro-level photos and videos. The smartphone even has a longer battery life of up to 72 hours. That’s up to three days on a charge.
It also comes in three colors: Bay, Obsidian and Porcelain.
Google Pixel Watch 2
The tech company also launched the new Google Pixel Watch 2, which retails for $299.99 (reg. $349.99) for the Wi-Fi-only model. It’s a fantastic companion for the Google Pixel 8, while the smartwatch can control your phone’s functions and navigation from your wrist instead of taking the mobile device out of your pocket or bag.
The wearable features a Qualcomm 5100 processor, Android Wear OS 4 and a 41mm AMOLED Gorilla Glass 5 display. It also has a heart rate monitor, stress management and safety features, Fitbit health tracking, and more.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 comes in three aluminum body colors: Champagne Gold, Black, and Silver—as well as several active watch bands: Hazel, Obsidian, Bay, and Porcelain.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Although it was released in July 2022, the Google Pixel Buds Pro received new software updates that improve sound, call quality, voice enhancements, real-time language translation and more. The wireless headphones feature active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and a long battery life of up to 31 hours on a single charge with the included charging case.
At the time of this writing, the Google Pixel Buds Pro (in Lemongrass) are selling for $140, or $60 off their list price on Amazon.
Want more from Google? Check out more Google Pixel devices on Amazon, including ways to get a free $100 Amazon gift card when you buy a new Pixel 8a, other deals on smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless headphones below:
