You can now buy a Pixel 7a from UQ Mobile with MNP options in Japan, priced at JPY 25,500 ($178.76)

Japan is one of the fastest growing market for Google Pixel phones, and the arrival of the Pixel 7a on UQ Mobile is evidence of the brand’s continued expansion in the Asian country.

In Q1 2023, for instance, Counterpoint reported that Japan accounted for 34% of Google Pixel shipments across the globe, up from just 10% the previous year. This success continued later in the year following the launch of the Pixel 7a, a phone that has been selling in Japan through the likes of AU, Docomo and Rakuten Mobile from earlier this year. With this latest development, UQ Mobile subscribers can finally buy the Pixel 7a officially through the carrier’s discounted prices and mobile plans.

The Pixel 7a can be yours for JPY 47,500 ($333.17), which is significantly cheaper than the phone’s $499 launch price in the U.S. But you can still get it at an even bigger discount if you sign a new contract or switch from another mobile network (MNP). If you subscribe to the carrier’s Komikomi or Tokutoku Plan from another carrier, you can have the Pixel 7a for JPY 25,500 or about $178.76.

The Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chip, which is the same chip used in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. On the back you’ll find a dual-camera system consisting of a 64MP main sensor and a 13MP ultrawide sensor. The camera is capable of taking excellent photos in both good and low-lighting conditions. For selfies, you get a 13MP shooter capable of recording up to 4K@30fps videos.

Juicing it up is a 4385mAh battery that is rated to last up to 24 hours on a single charge. The phone also supports wireless and fast wired charging. Out of the box, you get Android 13. But this can be upgraded right away to the latest Android 14, with more updates scheduled to come your way for a few more years.