AT&T just discounted the Google Pixel 10a to the price of a latte — and for once, the fine print doesn't make my head hurt

The Google Pixel 10a in the Lavender colorway.
(Image credit: Brady Snyder / Android Central)

I cover Google Pixel deals all the time, but some of the offers involve so much fine print that I start to wonder if the savings are even worth the hassle. Fortunately, AT&T's latest offer is trying to change all of that by keeping things simple. 

Just add a line or switch to ANY unlimited plan and the Big Three carrier will give you the new Google Pixel 10a for only $3.99 per month. That's over $350 of savings across 36 months, and you don't need to worry about processing a trade-in or signing up for the most expensive data plan to receive the discounted phone.

Get the Google Pixel 10a for only $4 per month!

Google Pixel 10a 128GB: $499$3.99/month with ANY unlimited plan at AT&T

Google Pixel 10a 128GB: $499 $3.99/month with ANY unlimited plan at AT&T

The Google Pixel 10a was already one of the best cheap Android phones around, but AT&T has decided to make the device even more approachable by dropping the price down to only $3.99 per month when you add a line with an unlimited plan.

The Google Pixel 10a may not be a dramatic upgrade from its predecessor, but it's still a great Android phone where it counts. Priced at just $499 before any discounts are applied, the midrange masterpiece boasts a 6.3-inch pOLED display with 3,000 nits of peak brightness, plus you get 8GB of RAM, an ultra-lightweight build, and faster charging than last year's Pixel 9a

It's a bit surprising that Google decided to stick with the last-gen Tensor G4 processor instead of the newer chip that powers the rest of the Pixel 10 series, but the downgrade is largely unnoticeable with regular use. Any potential performance issues are also offset by the seven-year software promise and all of the AI-boosted software features that are exclusive to Google devices, such as Camera Coach and Auto Best Take

At a time when every new smartphone seems to be more expensive than the last, it's refreshing to see Google stick with a formula that works. The Pixel 10a is an affordable phone that's simply good at being a phone, complete with a few premium extras that'll keep you on the cutting edge. Buying the midrange Pixel is a smart move at any time, but throw on a huge AT&T discount with no trade-in required? Now that's what I call a no-brainer. 

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Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child. 

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