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I didn’t understand all the hate for the Google Pixel 10a at launch. Sure, Google didn’t materially upgrade the spec sheet from the Pixel 9a, but it also didn’t raise the price. Google recognized that the $499 sticker price was significantly more important than any slight performance bumps, and it was the right call.
While Google got criticized for it at the time, the Pixel 10a strategy has aged well. We’ve seen Motorola and Samsung raise prices in the interim, making the Pixel 10a seem like a much stronger deal. But I was still waiting for a discount. I hoped that by keeping older hardware in the Pixel 10a, Google would be able to put the phone on sale faster.
Thankfully, that’s the case, and Amazon Prime Day has transformed the Pixel 10a from a snoozer into one of the best deals in tech.
Would you buy a Google Pixel 10a for $400? 10 votes Yep, that's a great price for a solid phone! 70 % No way, still not cheap enough for what it is. 30 %
Android 17 shows why the Pixel 10a is worth buying
Stephen Radochia / Android Authority
I didn’t jump on the Pixel hate bandwagon when the Pixel 10a was released. Even with older hardware, it was still one of the best pound-for-pound values you could get for $499. It’s even more attractive for $399 on Amazon Prime Day.
If you’re considering a Pixel 10a, the software has to be at the top of your list. It’s slated for seven years of support and upgrades, and Android 17 just landed on my device. It runs well and adds to the already fantastic experience of Google’s Material 3 Expressive design. If you’re thinking of jumping to Android for the first time, Google’s Pixel software offers a user-friendly landing spot.
For $399, the Pixel 10a is the most full-featured (and cleanest) Android experience you can buy.
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