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Pixel 8a availability

Does anyone know if the Pixel 8a will be coming back in stock anywhere?

It's not on the Google Store website anymore and it's out of stock at Argos.

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  • flaneurs_lobster
    flaneurs_lobster Posts: 9,126 Forumite
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    I'd say unlikely, it's a phone from 2 years ago, Google are already selling the Pixel 10.

    None of the usual networks have it, and if Argos & Currys have run out then that's probably it.

    A bit of digging at Argos shows there's one phone available for collection in their Stornoway branch.

    There's availability on Amazon but only from 3rd parties - I wouldn't.

    Considered reconditioned? Giffgaff are usually a good place to look but their site's down at the moment.

  • MattMattMattUK
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    I agree with FL, it is very unlikely. the 9a is their current budget offering and the 10a comes out next month, they usually only offer one generation back at most so the 9a will be your current budget option and likely get £100 cheaper whilst stock lasts when the 10a releases next month.

  • HillStreetBlues
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    edited 4 February at 12:18PM

    Amazon, ebay? but as above if you via 3rd party.

    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • waterman10
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    I've got a £150 discount code for the Google store because I currently have a pixel 6a and there was a battery issue with those.

    If the 9a IS reduced next month as you say, do you think I will be able to use my discount code on top of that?

  • MattMattMattUK
    MattMattMattUK Posts: 12,310 Forumite
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    No idea, are there any terms and conditions attached to it? Is it a discount code, or a voucher? My guess is that you will be able to use it for any phone, but not being Google themselves I cannot be sure.

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