{"id":811357,"date":"2026-08-12T17:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/811357\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:34:17","slug":"forget-the-pixel-11-googles-budget-friendly-pixel-10a-is-down-to-just-424-at-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/811357\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget the Pixel 11: Google\u2019s Budget-Friendly Pixel 10A Is Down to Just $424 at Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Save $75: Google just unveiled its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/google-pixel-11-hands-on\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/google-pixel-11-hands-on\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pixel 11 lineup<\/a>, and we\u2019re already seeing some great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news-live\/pixel-11-preorder-liveblog\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news-live\/pixel-11-preorder-liveblog\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">preorder deals<\/a>  for those looking to upgrade. However, you don\u2019t need a trade-in or carrier contract to snag a top-rated Android at a great price. The budget-friendly Pixel 10A is our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-phone\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-phone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">favorite cheap phone of 2026<\/a>, and all four colors are <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0GHRT7C7K\" data-wp-interactive=\"zd\/analytics\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.trackClick\" data-zd-track-action-outcome=\"outbound_click\" data-zd-track-event=\"select_item,view_item\" data-zd-track-item-category=\"MANUAL-OFFER-NO-PRODUCT-CATALOG-ENTRY\" data-zd-track-item-list-index=\"null\" data-zd-track-item-name=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GHRT7C7K?th=1\" data-zd-track-location-id=\"BODY\" data-zd-track-module=\"LINK\" data-zd-track-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRT7C7K%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-raw-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRT7C7K%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-raw-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GHRT7C7K?th=1\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRT7C7K%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-element-label=\"down to just $424 right now at Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">down to just $424 right now at Amazon<\/a>, which is $75 off the usual price. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img class=\"zd-product-summary-card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Google-Pixel-10A-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Pixel 10A phone in four different colors against a blue, purple and orange gradient CNET background.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"zd-product-summary-card__superlative\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGoogle Pixel 10A\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t$424 (Original price: $499)\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>If you need a little extra storage, the <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0GHRTFGLN\" data-wp-interactive=\"zd\/analytics\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.trackClick\" data-zd-track-action-outcome=\"outbound_click\" data-zd-track-event=\"select_item,view_item\" data-zd-track-item-category=\"MANUAL-OFFER-NO-PRODUCT-CATALOG-ENTRY\" data-zd-track-item-list-index=\"null\" data-zd-track-item-name=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GHRTFGLN?th=1\" data-zd-track-location-id=\"BODY\" data-zd-track-module=\"LINK\" data-zd-track-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRTFGLN%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-raw-outbound-url=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRTFGLN%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-raw-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GHRTFGLN?th=1\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GHRTFGLN%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-zd-track-element-label=\"256GB models are also $75 off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">256GB models are also $75 off<\/a>, and you can save up to $520 if you have an old phone to trade in. Just note that there\u2019s no set expiration for these deals, and we don\u2019t expect it to last for long, so you\u2019ll want to get your order in sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-link-uuid=\"df1c9831-ce4b-4e2d-bef7-58fc74d52aec\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-cheap-phone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Pixel 10A<\/a> is a solid pick for anyone who wants a capable Android phone without paying flagship-level prices. This unlocked model works with major US carriers, giving you more flexibility to choose or change your wireless plan. It has a bright Actua display, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and a battery rated for more than 30 hours on a full charge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Google also packs in useful AI-powered features, including <a data-link-uuid=\"addbddab-5ea4-4be0-b129-ee439e36440e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/gemini-3-5-live-translation-real-time-multilingual-conversation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gemini<\/a>, spam-call screening and camera tools such as Camera Coach and Add Me. The phone is set to receive seven years of feature and security updates, which helps make this discount feel like a better long-term value. In his <a data-link-uuid=\"439eda36-65e7-48d2-8c24-96a6b41be537\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/google-pixel-10a-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">expert review<\/a>, Mike Sorrentino mentions \u201cThe upgrades the 10A offers \u2014 its larger screen, faster charging speeds and bigger battery \u2014 will be noticeable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Alternatives to consider<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stick to <a data-link-uuid=\"5e971dd5-225c-49ed-bd6c-d01c6222ce75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-samsung-s26-deals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Android<\/a> products but don\u2019t want a Pixel, consider the latest Galaxy phone. The <a data-link-uuid=\"c313a615-3efa-4919-a30f-e05470d113e7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-s26-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy S26<\/a> is powered by Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. It also has 25-watt wired charging and 15-watt wireless charging. And it features a 50-megapixel (wide), a 12-megapixel (ultrawide) and a 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) camera. Even the front camera is 12 megapixels. You can save $125 on the basic Galaxy S26 phone right now at Amazon, <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0G4SW96R4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0G4SW96R4?tag=cnet-buy-button-20&amp;ascsubtag=c9081296-c77c-41ac-89de-4f6e36ffa154&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">which drops the price to just $775<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"Aashna Gheewalla\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/789c9bb5-bf52-4b87-bcb8-eb5f4981c418.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-64 photo\" height=\"64\" width=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAashna Gheewalla\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAssociate Writer\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates and trying out different restaurants.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/profiles\/agheewalla\/\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" class=\"articleAuthorBioFooter_link\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee full bio\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"Oliver Haslam\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1785427934_98_ee43218a-f9ae-4d3a-8722-0331bd61ccc5.png\"  class=\"avatar avatar-64 photo\" height=\"64\" width=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he&#8217;d like to admit.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nWith a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never too far away from whatever social network is trending today and is never short of an opinion to share.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/profiles\/ohaslam\/\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" class=\"articleAuthorBioFooter_link\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee full bio\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save $75: Google just unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup, and we\u2019re already seeing some great preorder deals&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":811358,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[165,74],"class_list":["post-811357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/811357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=811357"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/811357\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/811358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=811357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=811357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=811357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}