As far as Android phones go, Google Pixel models frequently top our best-of lists, giving rivals like Samsung a run for their money. Google’s latest Pixel 9A release hit the market recently, and it’s an affordable smartphone packed with features at a price that won’t take years to pay off. The 128GB model is $499, and the 256 GB version is only $100 more at $599.
Right now, Amazon is offering a limited-time bonus for those who purchase an unlocked Pixel 9A at the regular retail price: a bonus $100 Amazon gift card. Whether you opt for the 128GB or the 256GB version, it’s currently available in all colors. But when Amazon lists something as a limited-time deal, don’t wait. This offer could end at any time.
If purchasing electronics ahead of tariffs has been on your mind lately, there’s really no better time to snap up this affordable, feature-packed Android smartphone. Our reviewer Patrick Holland wrote, “For $499 (£499, AU$849), the Pixel 9A truly feels like you’re getting more bang for your buck.” He noted that it has several upgrades over last year’s Pixel 8A, including a better display, larger battery, upgraded software and a new design.
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This bonus gift card offer is set to end May 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm PT, however, that’s only if supplies last until then. The gift card will arrive with your phone as a physical card. That means you can only use it on a future purchase. So, if you shop on Amazon and want a new phone, this is one of the best offers we’ve seen lately.
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Why this deal matters
Though the Pixel 9A is on the cheaper end of smartphones, it’s still a $500 or more investment. Getting that added $100 bonus to use on a future Amazon purchase makes this a great contender as far as deals go. Because Amazon has so many categories, you can use that $100 toward groceries, tech or even regift it to a recent graduate.
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