Amazon Prime Day deal shaves off $50 on Pixel 8a

Prime Day is in full swing, and budget-conscious smartphone shoppers have reason to celebrate. Amazon’s deal-fest has slashed $50 off Google’s stellar mid-range offering, the Pixel 8a, bringing its price down to a wallet-friendly $449.

Last month, Google slashed roughly around $63 (£50) off the price of the Pixel 8a during its Summer Sale in the UK. However, it’s the first time we’re seeing the phone go for as low as $449 in the US. At this price, the Pixel 8a is a steal if you’re looking for a phone with great cameras and Google’s clean software experience. Furthermore, the deal is currently available for all four color variants.

At the heart of the Pixel 8a beats Google’s Tensor G3 chip, bringing flagship-level performance and some nifty AI tricks to the mid-range arena. We’re talking about features like Audio Magic Eraser (bye-bye, background noise) and Best Take, which lets you swap faces in group shots. Not bad for a sub-$500 phone, right?

The 6.1-inch OLED display is another good addition It’s got those inky blacks and punchy colors you’d expect from OLED, plus a silky-smooth 120Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling feel like butter.

Camera nerds, listen up. The Pixel 8a sports a 64MP main shooter and a 13MP ultra-wide lens. While these might sound familiar to Pixel 7a owners, Google’s software magic means you’re still getting top-notch shots, even in low light. In fact, earlier this year, the Pixel 7a came out on top in MKBHD’s blind smartphone camera test. So rest assured, you’re getting a good camera system and even better software processing.

Battery life? Rock solid. The Pixel 8a easily cruises through a full day, and it supports both wired and wireless charging when you need to juice up.

If you’ve been eyeing a new phone but don’t want to break the bank, this Prime Day deal on the Pixel 8a is tough to beat. Just remember, these deals won’t stick around forever, so don’t sleep on it!

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