Summary

  • The Pixel 6a is now available for $350, making it the most affordable Pixel phone option.
  • Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store are recommended places to buy the unlocked variant of the Pixel 6a.
  • Verizon and AT&T offer carrier deals for the Pixel 6a, with options for monthly payments and trade-ins.

Google has decided to keep the Pixel 6a around as an alternative to the new Pixel 7a for those who want to buy something cheaper. In fact, it's officially down to $350, making it the most affordable Pixel phone you can buy right now. It may not be the most powerful or feature-packed phone out there, but it's hard to argue against the value it brings to the table. You can check out our Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a comparison to see how it stacks up against the latest mid-ranger.

The Pixel 6a is also frequently discounted, so you might be able to grab it for a cheaper price if you know where to look for the best deals. If you are in the market to buy the Pixel 6a and are wondering where to find the best deals, then you've come to the right place. Here are the best Pixel 6a deals that can make it even easier on your wallet.

Google Pixel 6a: Best places to buy the unlocked variant

If you're looking to pick up the unlocked variant of the Pixel 6a, then we recommend looking at some major retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store.

Amazon

The unlocked variant of the Pixel 6a is currently going for $250 on Amazon, making it one o the best place to buy it from. But only the Chalk color variant of the phone is available at that price, so keep that in mind.

A render of the Google Pixel 6a in Charcoal black color.
Brand
Google
SoC
Google Tensor
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ OLED, 60Hz
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Battery
4410mAh

Amazon also has all color variants of the Pixel 6a in stock at the time of writing this. This is also a good place to buy the phone and take advantage of your Prime membership or available credits.

Best Buy

Best Buy isn't offering any discounts on the Pixel 6a at the moment, but all three color variants of the phone are readily available to purchase. You can, however, bring your old phone for a trade-in to save some additional money.

A render of the Google Pixel 6a in Charcoal black color.
Brand
Google
SoC
Google Tensor
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ OLED, 60Hz
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Battery
4410mAh

Best Buy is offering the unlocked Pixel 6a for just $349 right now, and you can get it in all three colors.

Google Store

The Pixel 6a is available for $349 at the Google Store. You can buy both unlocked and carrier-locked variants of the phone from Google Store, and they all reflect the new and updated price. Additionally, you can also bring an eligible device for trade-in to save more on your purchase. Google will also let you make monthly payments for the phone if you don't want to drop $349 upfront. All color variants of the device are available via the Google Store at the time of writing this article, so grab them while you can.

A render of the Google Pixel 6a in Charcoal black color.
Brand
Google
SoC
Google Tensor
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ OLED, 60Hz
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Battery
4410mAh

The Google Store isn't offering any discounts, but you can get the Pixel 6a in all three colors from there, along with some trade-in offers.

Best Google Pixel 6a Carrier deals

The Google Pixel 6a is also available to purchase directly from the major carriers in the U.S. We've rounded up some of the best Google Pixel 6a carrier deals below for you to check out:

Verizon

Verizon carries the mmWave 5G model of the Pixel 6a, which is why it costs $50 more than the retail version. You buy it for $400 or $11.11/month for 36 months with 0% APR. Verizon isn't offering any direct discounts on the Pixel 6a, but you can save some money by bringing an eligible phone for a trade-in. Both new and existing Verizon customers can also save up to $430 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ or get a free Pixel Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 with their purchase.

A render of the Google Pixel 6a in Charcoal black color.
Brand
Google
SoC
Google Tensor
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ OLED, 60Hz
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Battery
4410mAh

You'll pay slightly more for the Pixel 6a when you buy it from Verizon, but you'll get the device with mmWave support. But only the Chalk color variant of the phone is available at Verizon at the moment.

AT&T

AT&T isn't offering any discounts on the Pixel 6a, but you can choose to make it monthly and make it easier on your wallet for now. You can pay $13.06/mo for 36 months with 0% APR. You can also trade your old phone for additional savings.

A render of the Google Pixel 6a in Charcoal black color.
Brand
Google
SoC
Google Tensor
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ OLED, 60Hz
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Battery
4410mAh

AT&T isn't offering any discounts on the Pixel 6a, but you can make monthly payments for it instead of paying the full price upfront.


The Google Pixel 6a remains one of the best budget devices to pick up if you don't want to open your wallets to premium flagships. Almost all retailers and carriers mentioned in this particular post will make the Pixel 6a even cheaper, so you can use the extra cash to buy some good Pixel 6a accessories or cases too. Google's new Pixel 7a, as we mentioned earlier, is already up for grabs, so you might want to consider that if you don't mind spending a bit more money. We suggest you stop by our round-up of the best Pixel 7a deals to see how much you can save on it before pulling the trigger on the Pixel 6a.