Google’s ‘cheap’ Pixel 9a phone out today – tricks to cut price in UK and US including getting new iPhone rival for FREE

GOOGLE’S latest mobile is out – and it’s a tempting phone that’s far cheaper than its Apple rivals.The new Google Pixel 9a is a thrifty alternative to costly top-end blowers, and it’s officially releasing in the UK and the US today.GoogleThe Google Pixel 9a is finally out in the UK and US[/caption]But before you splash out on the new handset, there are some deals you might want to take note of.

The Sun has rounded up some of the best ways to bag a bargain, including a special offer that gets you the phone for free.But first, here’s what you need to know about the new Google gadget.GOOGLE PIXEL 9A – THE KEY BITSThe Pixel 9a is the cheapest entry to Google’s new Pixel 9 series, coming in at £499 in the UK and $499 in the US.



It runs on Google’s Android software, and comes in four attractive paintjobs: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, and Iris.Google is calling it a “one-charge wonder” on account of its 24-hour battery life, which climbs to a frankly staggering 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver mode turned on.It has a 6.

3-inch Actua display that reaches up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (so it’ll be vibrant outdoors in the sun).And there’s a dual-rear camera on the back (48-megapixel wide and 13-megapixel ultrawide), which is decent for this price point.There’s also a 13-megapixel selfie camera to boot.

You get 128GB of storage as standard, but you can upgrade to 256GB if you need it – and there’s 8GB of RAM. It supports AI features, including Google’s Gemini assistant that you can have entire conversations with out loud.And it has bonus tricks like car crash detection, an auto-locking theft protection feature, and guaranteed security updates for seven years.

It’s also vastly cheaper than the Google Pixel 9, which would cost you £799 / $799.GOOGLE PIXEL 9A – UK DEALSIn the UK, there are some direct offers you’ll want to know about.GoogleThe handset is a cheaper alternative to costly flagship smartphones[/caption]For a start, if you buy the handset from Google, you’ll get £25 in Google Store credit towards another purchase.

That deal ends on May 6, so keep this deadline in mind.You can also get up to £415 back with an eligible phone trade-in via the Google Store, which includes a £150 bonus. That’s a great deal considering the low price of the phone.

To get the full amount, Google says you could swap in a Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 14 (which is now two years old).And the Google Store is currently offering two-year financing for £20.79 a month, but just be aware that finance deals carry risks, especially if you’re late on payments.

In terms of carrier deals, there are some great options.Over at Mobiles.co.

uk, the cheapest contract you can get is £18.99 a month.Google Pixel 9a at Mobiles for £18.

99 a month on iD – buy hereGOOGLE PIXEL 9A – THE OFFICIAL SPECSHere's the full list...

Display6.3-inch Actua display20:9 aspect ratio1080 x 2424 pOLED at 422.2 PPISmooth Display (60–120 Hz)Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 cover glassUp to 1,800 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits (peak brightness)1,000,000:1 contrast ratioHDR supportFull 24-bit depth for 16 million coloursDimensions and Weight154.

7 mm (height) x 73.3 mm (width) x 8.9 mm (depth)185.

9 gBattery and Charging30+ hour battery lifeUp to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery SaverTypical 5,100 mAh (minimum 5,000 mAh)Fast chargingWireless charging (Qi-certified)Memory and Storage8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GBProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessorSecurityGoogle VPN at no extra costEnd-to-end security designed by GoogleMulti-layer hardware security: Tensor security core, certified Titan M2 security chip and Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment)Anti-malware and anti-phishing protectionSpam protection in Google Phone and MessagesRear CameraRear Camera SummaryDual rear camera system: 48 MP wide | 13 MP ultrawide | Super Res Zoom up to 8×12 and optical quality at 0.5, 1×12Wide Camera48 MP Quad PD Dual Pixel with OIS & CLAFf/1.7 aperture82° field of view1/2′′ image sensor sizeSuper Res Zoom up to 8×12Optical + electronic image stabilisationUltrawide Camera13 MP ultrawide cameraƒ/2.

2 aperture120° field of view1/3.1′′ image sensor sizeFront Camera13 MP selfie cameraƒ/2.2 aperture96.

1° ultrawide field of viewCamera FeaturesCamera FeaturesSuper Res Zoom up to 8×12Add MeMacro FocusNight SightAstrophotographyPortrait ModeFace UnblurLong ExposureReal TonePanoramaTop ShotFrequent FacesEditing FeaturesMagic EditorAuto FrameReimagineMagic EraserBest TakePhoto UnblurPortrait LightVideoRear Camera4K video recording at 30/60 FPS1080p video recording at 30/60 FPSDigital zoom up to 5×12Front Camera4K video recording at 30 FPSVideo FeaturesAudio Magic EraserMacro Focus VideoCinematic PanSlo-mo video support up to 240 FPS4K timelapse with stabilisationAstrophotography timelapseNight Sight timelapseOptical image stabilisation for videoFused video stabilisationCinematic Pan video stabilisation (4K, 1080p)Locked video stabilisation (4K, 1080p)Active video stabilisation (1080p)Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)AudioStereo recordingSpeech enhancementWind noise reductionMaterials & DurabilityComposite matte backSatin metal frameIP68 dust and water resistanceFingerprint-resistant coatingThe aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled contentMade with at least 23% recycled materials based on product weight81% recycled plastic in back cover100% plastic-free packagingSecurity and OS updates7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesOperating SystemLaunched with Android 15AuthenticationFingerprint UnlockFace UnlockPattern, PIN, passwordSafetyEmergency SOSCrisis AlertsCar Crash DetectionSafety CheckEmergency Location ServiceEmergency Contacts & Medical InfoAndroid Earthquake Alerts SystemTheft protectionSensorsProximity sensorAmbient light sensorAccelerometerGyrometerMagnetometerBarometerButtons and PortsUSB Type-C® 3.

2Power buttonVolume controlsSIMsDual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)Media and AudioStereo speakers2 microphonesConnectivity and LocationWi-Fi 6E (BCM 4383) with 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, 2×2 MIMOBluetooth® v5.3 with antenna diversity for enhanced quality and connectionNFCGoogle CastDual Band GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavICNetwork5G Sub-6 GHz27 Model GTF7PGSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1,800, 1,900 MHz)UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1,2,4,5,6,8,19LTE: Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/14/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/755G Sub-627 : Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79Bands B23/255/256eSIMPicture Credit: GoogleThat’s on the iD network for 24 months, with 100GB of 5G data, unlimited minutes and texts, plus a £9 upfront fee.

It means you’ll pay £482.76 over the two years, which is actually less than the retail value of the phone.And it includes 90 days of McAfee cover for free, plus roaming across 50 destinations as well as data rollover.

If you want a little more data, Vodafone’s offer on the site is the same monthly fee (£18.99) but an upfront cost of £90 for 400GB of 5G data.Google Pixel 9a at Mobiles for £18.

99 a month on Vodafone – buy hereThat’ll cost you £543.60 over two years, which means you’re technically only paying about £45 for the 24 months of SIM.GOOGLE PIXEL 9A – US DEALSThe US outright cost is $499 for the phone, which isn’t bad at all.

But you can get it on a 36-month finance deal from the Google Store for $13.86 a month – although financing carries risks, so do your research before picking the offer up.GoogleThe Google-made phone is powered by Android 15[/caption]The Google Store is also offering $100 in credit towards a new purchase if you by the Pixel 9a before April 23.

And you can get the handset for just $99 if you make an eligible trade-in.Representative trade-in handsets for the max amount include a Pixel 8 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro.One of the most tempting deals is from Verizon, which is giving you the phone for free if you add a new line.

Specifically, you’ll need to get the Unlimited Ultimate, postpaid Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Welcome plan for 36 months.Google Pixel 9a at Verizon for free with new line – buy hereAll prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.Always do your own research before making any purchase.

GoogleThe phone features Google’s Gemini AI assistant[/caption].