Whether you’re a fan of the standard Android experience or not, the launch of Google in late 2020 The Pixel 4a 5G is undoubtedly one of the fastest, smoothest, and ultimately best 5G-enabled smartphones available today on a (relatively) tight budget.
Of course, with a frighteningly familiar Pixel 5 – a mid-ranger in development and likely to be unveiled long before November, you may be wondering if it is still wise to spend $ 500 (or more) on a device powered by a slowly aging Snapdragon 765 processor.
Fortunately, that’s where companies like Verizon and Xfinity Mobile come in, offering their customers a number of easy ways to save with the 6.2-inch 5G-capable Pixel 4a. Although the country’s largest wireless service provider requires you to open a new line and agree to a two-year device payment plan for reduce the phone’s monthly installments to a measly $ 5, your MVNO (virtual mobile network operator) mentioned above can bring the total price down to $ 249.99 with virtually no commitment.
We are not talking about any mandatory monthly installment plan, device change or number entry, and yes, new and existing Xfinity Mobile subscribers are eligible for this huge 50 percent discount through April 13th. Better yet, you can also choose to pay $ 250 in 24 monthly installments of $ 10.41, if you wish; in that case, you do not have to spend a penny in advance.
In case you’re wondering, Xfinity uses Verizon (national) 5G network, as well as its market-leading 4G LTE signal, which obviously means you don’t have to worry about wireless service coverage or download speeds.
Google’s Pixel 4a 5G, for its part, is essentially unmatched at a reduced price of $ 249.99, combining the aforementioned Snapdragon 765 SoC with an equally decent count of 6 GB of RAM, as well as 128 GB of storage space. internal storage. Although made entirely of “cheap” plastic, the device looks very modern, with a 6.2-inch OLED display and a sophisticated (and extremely powerful) 12 + 16MP dual rear camera system.
Speaking of energy, we should also mention that the phone comes with a 3885mAh size battery with a fast charging capacity of 18W, although its main selling point remains Stellar software support from Google. We’re talking about guaranteed Android version updates until November 2023, which means that this bad boy will receive the official Android 12, 13, and 14 promotions.