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Save big on the Pixel 9a with these hand-picked deals and discounts

We shop to find the best offers
By Gabriela Vatu and Chris Martin
APR 10, 2025 12:43 pm BST
Google Pixel 9a
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The Google Pixel 9a has been officially introduced to the world, and there’s a lot to like about this mid-range phone.

After a brief delay due to a component issue, the phone is now on sale in the UK. It costs from £499, but there are already plenty of deals around to save you money, especially if you have an old phone to trade in.

We’ve been shopping around retailers and networks to hand-pick you the best deals and offers on the Pixel 9a.

Where to buy Pixel 9a in the UK

If you want an unlocked Pixel 9a, you can buy one SIM-free here:

  • Google – Up to £415 trade-in (with £150 bonus)
  • EE – £75 off (without trade-in)
  • Amazon – £150 trade-in bonus and 60-day free Audible
  • Currys – £150 trade-in bonus
  • John Lewis – Up to £200 trade-in bonus + free official case
  • Very – Up to £560 trade-in

You can get one on contract here:

  • Three – Up to £150 off with trade-in
  • EE – Up to £432 off with trade-in
  • O2 – Up to £150 off with trade-in
  • Vodafone – Up to £292 off with trade-in
  • iD Mobile – £150 trade-in bonus, free Pixel Buds Pro 2
  • Sky Mobile – £150 trade-in bonus
  • Carphone Warehouse – Vodafone and iD Mobile available, free Pixel Buds Pro 2 with some plans
  • Uswitch -Vodafone, Three, iD Mobile, O2 available
  • Fonehouse – only 128GB
  • Mobiles.co.uk – Vodafone, iD Mobile available
  • Mobile Phone Direct – 4x data with O2, unlimited data with Three, 2x data with Vodafone available
Google Pixel 9a

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Pixel 9a key features

The brand new Pixel 9a has a lot to live up to, considering how much we appreciated the Pixel 8a, as well as the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which made it into our round-up of the best phones we’ve tested. With a sleek design and four colour options – Porcelain, Obsidian, Iris and a very punchy Peony, this 6.3-inch phone has a bright display with a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth experience.

This phone should capture high-quality pictures for you, thanks to the dual rear system with 13Mp ultrawide and 48Mp main cameras, as well as a slew of AI photo editing features.

We’re also seeing impressive battery life improvements, with over 30 hours of fun with regular use, and over 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. It also doesn’t hurt that it has an upgraded IP68 water and dust resistance, so it can withstand bumps, drops and any water spills.

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For many, however, the best part is the inbuilt Gemini AI – a personal assistant that can make your life easier. From clever photo editing capabilities to Circle to Search, from video and screen sharing capabilities to Car Crash Detection and Theft Detection, the Google Pixel 9a has a lot of great features to enjoy.

We’ll be updating this article when the phone is available to buy. And be on the lookout for our full review soon! In the meantime, read our guide to the best mid-range phones to see what the Pixel 9a will be up against.