Google is making significant changes to its A-series Pixel lineup following the release of the Pixel 9a. Notably, the Pixel 7a has been discontinued, and customers can no longer purchase this model from the Google Store.
Meanwhile, the Pixel 8a remains available, but it is still being sold at its full retail price of $499 in the U.S., which is the same price as the newer Pixel 9a. Typically, Google’s Pixel phones remain available for about a year after their replacement, so it’s not surprising to see the Pixel 8a still on the market.
However, unlike its predecessors, the Pixel 8a has not seen any discounts since the launch of the Pixel 9a. This situation is interesting because it contrasts with the discounting strategies used for the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a before them.
In the U.S., the Pixel 8a is listed at $499, and third-party retailers are not offering substantial discounts either. Retailers like Best Buy and Amazon have the Pixel 8a priced at $499 and $487, respectively, which does not significantly benefit consumers looking for better deals.
Interestingly, while the U.S. market has no official discounts, the Pixel 8a is being sold for £399 (a £100 discount) in the U.K. and €449 in the E.U. (also a €100 discount).
This disparity suggests that Google may be intentionally keeping the Pixel 8a’s price stable in the U.S. to encourage sales of the new Pixel 9a. Furthermore, the stock of the Pixel 7a is likely to decline since it is no longer available directly from Google.
While Amazon is still offering the Pixel 7a for about $329, availability is uncertain, and buyers may need to act quickly before inventory runs out.