The Pixel 9a has one of the best values in a phone at its usual $499 cost. I saw it for as low as $399 since it was released earlier this year, but now it’s down to an even crazier amount for the holidays.
Mint Mobile is shaving $300 off the cost of the Pixel 9a for a limited time, which drops its price to $199. That’s an insane cost for a phone of its caliber, and when I think about this 60% off savings, it’s easily one of the best phone deals I recommend.
Let me first put things into perspective because the Pixel 9a first launched at $499. I said in my Pixel 9a review that it’s the most well-rounded phone you can buy at under $500. But now that Mint Mobile’s selling it for $199, it’s even better than other best cheap phone contenders like the Nothing Phone 3a, CMF Phone 2 Pro, and any of the Moto G phones I’ve tested.
Against the cheapest phone from Apple, my Pixel 9a vs iPhone 16e face-off details exactly how Google widens the gap between these budget phones. I also shot over 200 photos between the two, showing how the Pixel 9a by default has the extra utility with its ultrawide camera and AI-assisted photo features.
In total, you’re spending $379 plus tax at checkout — which consists of the $199 cost for the Pixel 9a and another $180 for Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan. You could probably get the Pixel 9a for free from other carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T, but you end up paying costly for their respective unlimited plans.
The savings you’re getting here with Mint Mobile are mind-boggling because it comes out to $15/month. That’s way better than the $60+/month you pay with the others.
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