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Google Slashes Pixel Prices: Pixel 9a Drops to $399 as Pixel 10 Line Gets Up to $300 Off

The discounts steer buyers toward the $399 Pixel 9a or toward Pixel 10 models with faster 256GB storage.

Overview

  • Google Store is selling the Pixel 9a for $399 in the US, with the 256GB model at $499, according to Forbes.
  • Google’s refurbished lineup now includes the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, with the Pixel 8 128GB priced at $489 as a close alternative to a discounted 9a.
  • GSMArena reports up to $300 off across the Pixel 10 range at retailers, including the 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL and 10 Pro Fold.
  • Review coverage highlights a storage hierarchy on Pixel 10 phones: slower 128GB base models, UFS 4.0 at 256GB, and Zoned UFS 4.0 only on the 1TB 10 Pro XL.
  • New Pixel 10 camera updates emphasize AI features like 100x zoom and Camera Coach plus better 2x video stabilization and Pro-only Video Boost, while reviewers caution that base models feel overpriced at full MSRP.