The Pixel 8a is Google's latest budget entry into the world of Android smartphones and it's a great option for people who want to avoid spending big Pixel money. It has the unfettered Google Android experience,

The Pixel 8 Pro is the biggest and best of the bunch, with a lightning-fast refresh rate between 1 to 120Hz, a stronger Gorilla Glass Victus 2 matte protectant for its casing, a larger 6.7-inch display and a much sharper camera for taking high-quality photographs.

As if dumb phones aren’t already cheap, some are getting a deeper discount with Amazon’s Big Deal Days event that kicks off October 8, 2024. Even in advance of the sale, there are bargains on this type of simplified phone, which is typically priced under $100 (cell carriers typically make most of their money on your monthly service fee.)