I think this one deserves it's own thread because it's probably the best option out there at this price (that doesn't require a trade in).

Previous low was $399.99

6.1" FHD+ OLED
8GB RAM
128GB Storage
TENSOR 2 (790k AnTuTu)
Excellent connectivity
Decent camera setup
Android OS updates until at least May 2026 and security updates until at least May 2028.

Alternative - Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/Google-Pixel-7a-1 ... XNBRB?th=1

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Jul 12th, 2024 11:26 am

torontolover: Newbie; Feb 6, 2023; 68 posts; 91 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 11:26 am

Google Pixel 7a 128GB - Charcoal - Unlocked -- $349.99

Jul 12th, 2024 11:40 am

weedb0y: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 18484 posts; 6608 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Jul 12th, 2024 11:40 am

Tempting..

HEATware

+1

Jul 12th, 2024 11:43 am

Kurtz7834: Deal Expert; Oct 27, 2003; 20054 posts; 11885 upvotes; Greater Toronto Area

Jul 12th, 2024 11:43 am

Open box is $299 but OOS.

+1

Jul 12th, 2024 12:00 pm

Cookie0verlord: Newbie; Oct 11, 2013; 26 posts; 26 upvotes; OAKVILLE

Jul 12th, 2024 12:00 pm

My partner has the 7 and I have a 6 that I got for free-ish from Koodo during a boxing day promo. This is a warm price for the 7a in my opinion if you can't or don't want to wait for boxing day. The pixels aren't on the same level as Samsung or iPhone but the price difference makes it worth it for me.

Jul 12th, 2024 12:04 pm

tentacle: Jr. Member; Sep 10, 2022; 151 posts; 239 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 12:04 pm

Have one for 3 months now.
Battery isn't good, and compatible issue with most of NON-faster chargers.

+7

Jul 12th, 2024 12:12 pm

Minimo07: Deal Addict; Dec 15, 2019; 1215 posts; 3715 upvotes; East

Jul 12th, 2024 12:12 pm

amazon same: https://www.amazon.ca/Google-Pixel-7a-1 ... XNBRB?th=1

+3

Jul 12th, 2024 12:19 pm

geokilla: Deal Expert; Mar 1, 2008; 20454 posts; 11141 upvotes; Toronto, Ontario

Jul 12th, 2024 12:19 pm

Great phone for $350 if you don't game. Obviously lots of custom ROM support as well since it's a Pixel. Reception is good but not great. Battery life is great too. If you need a phone right now and don't want to deal with trade ins, probably can't find a better phone at this price.

Make sure you keep it in a case. I don't like to use phone cases at home and I cracked the back glass when it fell on the floor from roughly 5' 5" high.

BBC Radio 1 Dance

+5

Jul 12th, 2024 1:07 pm

pulsar123: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2007; 2044 posts; 1558 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 1:07 pm

I wonder how is this as a travel phone, in particular for photo/video? Reviews seem to suggest the quality is decent, OIS should help, plus the eSIM support is great for traveling...

+1

Jul 12th, 2024 1:09 pm

badOne: Deal Guru; Mar 31, 2017; 10498 posts; 6145 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 1:09 pm

photo quality is #1 or #2, better than even the samsung flagships S24. Not for every test, but for most. The 7a wont have a 3x zoom lens, but otherwise everything is better for photos compared to S24.

For this price, it means if it gets stolen during a vacation more bearable than losing your S23 or S24 or iphone.

+7

Jul 12th, 2024 1:16 pm

archvi: Jr. Member; Nov 18, 2013; 194 posts; 42 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jul 12th, 2024 1:16 pm

geokilla wrote: ↑ Great phone for $350 if you don't game. Obviously lots of custom ROM support as well since it's a Pixel. Reception is good but not great. Battery life is great too. If you need a phone right now and don't want to deal with trade ins, probably can't find a better phone at this price.

Make sure you keep it in a case. I don't like to use phone cases at home and I cracked the back glass when it fell on the floor from roughly 5' 5" high.

Google pixel has known issue with the screen - breaks easily (compared to other phones).

Thanks,
Archvi

Realtor serving GTA.

Jul 12th, 2024 1:20 pm

board123: Deal Guru; Nov 27, 2005; 12791 posts; 3523 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jul 12th, 2024 1:20 pm

geokilla wrote: ↑ Great phone for $350 if you don't game. Obviously lots of custom ROM support as well since it's a Pixel. Reception is good but not great. Battery life is great too. If you need a phone right now and don't want to deal with trade ins, probably can't find a better phone at this price.

Make sure you keep it in a case. I don't like to use phone cases at home and I cracked the back glass when it fell on the floor from roughly 5' 5" high.

This says the back is plastic.

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.php

+1

Jul 12th, 2024 1:24 pm

MartinF110: Newbie; Apr 16, 2017; 46 posts; 27 upvotes; Longueuil

Jul 12th, 2024 1:24 pm

In my opinion for about $100 more this kills the Moto G Stylus from Costco. Worth it.

+6

Jul 12th, 2024 1:35 pm

cheelos: Member; Nov 17, 2015; 450 posts; 1147 upvotes; Banff, AB

Jul 12th, 2024 1:35 pm

Make sure you install graphene so you can live an ad free YouTube experience and enjoy music while the screen is off same thing with your browser BTW. The quality of life is insane and you'll never want to go back to stock os.

Oh and also, you will not get milked of your battery and privacy.

+5

Jul 12th, 2024 1:38 pm

schmeerskahoven: Member; Aug 6, 2019; 238 posts; 705 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 1:38 pm

pulsar123 wrote: ↑ I wonder how is this as a travel phone, in particular for photo/video? Reviews seem to suggest the quality is decent, OIS should help, plus the eSIM support is great for traveling...

Pixels and Google services do not work at all in China if that was one of your destinations

Jul 12th, 2024 2:11 pm

pulsar123: Deal Addict; Aug 30, 2007; 2044 posts; 1558 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 2:11 pm

schmeerskahoven wrote: ↑ Pixels and Google services do not work at all in China if that was one of your destinations

Thanks. I need it for Europe, and it looks it will work fine there.

I just bought it, we'll see...

Jul 12th, 2024 2:29 pm

KanataKG: Deal Fanatic; Nov 22, 2015; 8571 posts; 10488 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 2:29 pm

MartinF110 wrote: ↑ In my opinion for about $100 more this kills the Moto G Stylus from Costco. Worth it.

What about a ~$190 difference? If you buy Instacart gift cards from Costco and stack with $25 off promo you can get the Moto delivered for $192+ tax and tip

Jul 12th, 2024 2:37 pm

geokilla: Deal Expert; Mar 1, 2008; 20454 posts; 11141 upvotes; Toronto, Ontario

Jul 12th, 2024 2:37 pm

board123 wrote: ↑ This says the back is plastic.

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.php

Oh I was thinking Pixel 7. Disregard that part then.

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Jul 12th, 2024 2:43 pm

killbillvol1: Deal Addict; Jan 22, 2004; 3218 posts; 683 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2024 2:43 pm

KanataKG wrote: ↑ What about a ~$190 difference? If you buy Instacart gift cards from Costco and stack with $25 off promo you can get the Moto delivered for $192+ tax and tip

Moto is trash, save your money

+6

Jul 12th, 2024 2:55 pm

rainyeyes: Member; Sep 9, 2015; 341 posts; 154 upvotes; Scarborough, ON

Jul 12th, 2024 2:55 pm

archvi wrote: ↑ Google pixel has known issue with the screen - breaks easily (compared to other phones).

Where did you read that?

I keep mine in a thin rubber case and drop it all the time without problems. I also have a screen protector but for $10 a pack it's a no brainer these days.

board123 wrote: ↑ This says the back is plastic.

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.php

The back casing is plastic with a sheet of glass on top.

+5

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