Google’s Pixel 6a is new, but you can already find some tempting deals. Amazon has a promotion that includes a $50 gift card when you buy the Pixel 6a for $449. To claim it, you’ll want to visit the product page for your favorite model, visit the “Product Specials & Promotions” section, and click “Add Both to Cart.” The bonus lasts until August 7th, so you’ll want to act fast if you want to use the gift card for a case, charger, or similar accessory.
Buy Pixel 6a with a $50 Amazon Gift Card: $449
The Pixel 6a is a rare treat among mid-range phones. You get a fast processor, better-than-average cameras, IP67 water resistance and long battery life in an eye-catching design. As a Pixel phone, it also offers the full Google experience: there are AI tricks like anti-bombing and real-time translation, not to mention timely Android software updates.
There are some peculiarities. The 60Hz screen is modest compared to the 120Hz screen on Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G, and veterans of the Pixel A series won’t be happy about losing the headphone jack. And while we didn’t find the fingerprint reader too fussy, it’s slower than what you’ll find on some rival phones. Still, this is the affordable Android phone to buy in the US – the gift card only sweetens the deal.
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