The long wait for the launch of the Pixel 8a has ended.
Google surprised everyone by unveiling the next model in the A series a week before the Google I/O conference, rather than at the event – as was the case for the Pixel 7a in 2023.
With the phone on sale now now, here’s everything you need to know about buying the Pixel 8a in the UK and US.
Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a in the UK
Here are all the retailers selling the phone outright:
And here’s where you can get one on contract:
- EE
- O2 – only 128GB
- Vodafone
- Three – only 128GB
- iD Mobile
- Tesco Mobile – only 128GB
- Sky Mobile – only 128GB
- Carphone Warehouse – Vodafone and iD Mobile available, free Google Pixel Buds A with some plans
- Uswitch – Vodafone, Three, O2, iD Mobile, Talkmobile, Sky Mobile and Tesco Mobile available
This article is regularly updated, but here are the latest and greatest UK contract options:
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Where to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a in the US
These retailers are selling the phone outright. Google’s $100 promotion ends on 19 May, so it’s likely to be the same for the others:
And you can get one on contract from the following:
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When was the Google Pixel 8a released?
The Pixel 8a was officially announced on 7 May 2024.
It’s available to buy now, having been released on 14 May 2024.
How much does the Google Pixel 8a cost?
At launch, Pixel 8a starts at £499/$499 for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Unlike its predecessor, it is also available in a 256GB version, which will set you back £559/$559.
Look out for our full review of the Pixel 8a soon. In the meantime, see our round-up of the best mid-range phones and best phones with AI features to see what it’s up against.
