Looking for a cheap smartphone? Don't miss the Google Pixel 6a for just $299
This excellent budget smartphone is at its lowest-ever price
Those on the hunt for a decently priced smartphone ahead of Christmas this year should check out the Google Pixel 6a for just $299 (was $449) at Amazon today.
This listing is a hold-over from Black Friday and a match for the lowest-ever price on this excellent mid-range device. It's likely that this particular deal will expire fairly soon (at least in time for Christmas), so don't hesitate to pick it up if you're interested.
While the Google Pixel 6a isn't the highest-end phone on the market, its excellent combination of specs and software features makes it an easy recommendation at this price point. Highlights on this model include the own-brand Tensor chip and excellent camera system - the same as on the flagship Pixel 6 from last year. Put both together, and you've got a device that punches well above its weight, considering you're paying just $300.
A few downsides with the Pixel 6a include the plastic-backed design and 60Hz display, both of which stop it from being a premium device. These are fairly easy to overlook, especially if you're coming from a similarly priced device. Again, at $299, it's hard to complain about a few aesthetic drawbacks when the internal specs are as good as they are on the Pixel 6a.
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Google Pixel 6a at lowest ever price
Google Pixel 6a (128GB): was $449 now $299 at Amazon
Google's latest mid-range device was arguably already great value at full price but a new record deal at Amazon just solidifies it as a fantastic option. With a superb Tensor chip and camera, the Google Pixel 6a is a great buy if you're looking for a fully featured flagship that doesn't break the bank.
Not what you're looking for? Check out our roundup of this week's best cell phone deals to see our recommendations for other leading devices.
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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.