Want two Google Pixel phones for the price of one? Optus is giving away a Pixel 9a with every Pixel 10 series signup

Optus is continuing to add sweeteners to its phone plans, and has followed up on its recent iPhone 17/Apple Watch SE 3 bundle deal with this new offer for Android lovers that nets you a free Google Pixel 9a when you sign up for a Google Pixel 10-series on a plan.

The promo comes hot on the heels of Google’s announcement that the Pixel 9a’s successor, the Pixel 10a, will officially launch on February 18, 2026.

The Pixel 9a is one of our favourite cheap phones (and even made it to our list of best phones overall) that you can buy in Australia, thanks to its great camera, useful AI features and the fact that it has the same processor as the main Pixel 9 lineup (Google’s Tensor G4). Rumours have been suggesting that the upcoming 10a will retain the Tensor G4 chip and most of the Pixel 9a’s specs, although nothing official has yet been confirmed by Google.

If that ends up being true, then the Pixel 10a will ostensibly be a slightly updated version of the 9a, and may be a tough sell if it also retains the Pixel 9a’s AU$849 RRP. That also makes this deal more attractive if you were eyeing the budget handset for someone else or as a secondary device, instead of paying full price on launch for a mostly similar phone.

Apart from the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Optus is often the best Aussie telco to get a Pixel 10 series handset from, so if you were already looking at this route, then an extra Pixel 9a should prove to be a nice sweetener.

There is one caveat to this deal – Optus is only handing out the 128GB Obsidian (black) model with the qualifying plans, so if you wanted a different colourway then you’re out of luck. You can, of course, choose the Pixel 10 in whatever colour you’d prefer.

If this sounds like a deal that’s up your alley, be quick as this offer is only set to end on March 22, 2026.