The Google Pixel 7a arrived as the company’s latest ‘mid-range’ phone. While the device is the most affordable in the family, it’s loaded with power and its cameras have high potential.

The Pixel 7a costs $499 boasting the same Tensor G2 chipset as its bigger brothers, which seems like an attractive deal. However, there are also trade-in options available.

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That said, it seems potential Google Pixel 7a buyers are a bit disappointed as current trade-in deals look noticeably less attractive compared to previous models.

Google Pixel 7a trade-in deals well below expectations

It seems that this time the Google Pixel 7a trade-in deals are not so generous. In fact, even the higher-end Pixel 7 Pro offers a paltry credit if you use it to buy the new 7a.

For instance, current Pixel 6a owners are only getting about $130 of trade-in credit. This is remarkably low considering it’s the immediately previous generation.

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The situation gets even worse when we talk about older Pixel phones. For example, Google is offering just $50 trade-in credit to Pixel 4a users who want to upgrade to the new Pixel 7a.

Good God, the trade-in values for the Pixel 7a are absolutely PATHETIC. $50 for my Pixel 4a? Lmao. My wife’s Pixel 3a was $300 trade-in last year for the Pixel 6a. Very odd choice, Google. This just solidifies my resolve to wait for Black Friday deals and compare P7a with P8.
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The situation becomes relatively funny with users who, for one reason or another, want to trade in their high-end Pixel 7 Pro for the 7a, but are only getting $380 of credit.

The trade-in value for the #Pixel7Pro to get the #Pixel7a is $380… 💀 #TeamPixel
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Trade-in deals for the Pixel 6a (and others) were much more attractive

User complaints seem justified since the Google Pixel 6a trade-in deals were noticeably more attractive in their day.

For instance, several people took advantage of an incredible trade-in deal where Google offered about $300 credit to those who gave their old Pixel 3a XL for a Pixel 6a.

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Pixel 6a trade-in offer update

Traded in two Pixel 3a devices. One had a cracked screen. Got $300 for each device back to credit card. 👍
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Trade-in options for Pixel 6a

Hello, I have a Google Pixel 3a XL right now and noticed they were having an awesome $300 deal for trading in my Pixel 3a XL, so the phone would only be $150 2 days ago
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So, it is normal that the current Google Pixel 7a trade-in deals look disappointing when in previous years users received $300 credit even for old devices with physical damage.

The offers pale even when compared to those of more modern models. For instance, those interested in getting a Pixel 7 (Vanilla) via trade-in can receive up to a $220 credit for an old Pixel 4.

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The reason for the unattractive Pixel 7a trade-in deals is unknown. Perhaps Google believes that the new device already has a fairly affordable price for everything it offers, although this is just speculation.

We will be monitoring the situation to update this story once new related developments emerge.

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