The Pixel A-series has cemented itself recently as one of the best mid-tier phones in the market. This year’s edition, the 8a features improvements in battery life, as well as a camera that performs well ahead of similarly-priced phones.
Optus is offering a huge saving on the new model — instead of paying the RRP of $848.88 you can get the Pixel 8a for just $424.80. That’s 0.05 per cent shy of half-price if you’re counting.
To get the Pixel 8a discounted you’ll need to pair it with one of Optus’ SIM-only mobile plans and stay connected for 12, 24 or 36 months.
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Here’s how its prices and plans compare to Telstra.
Note: Vodafone isn’t offering the Pixel 8a at present.
Google Pixel 8a plans with 36-month repayment
While a 36-month repayment plan locks you in for longer, it lowers the monthly plan repayment the most. On a 36-month repayment plan at the discounted rate, you’ll pay just $11.78 per month for the device from Optus, plus plan fees.
Paired with Optus’ cheapest phone plan, you’ll pay $60.78 per month. Compared to Telstra’s cheapest Pixel 8a plan at 85.58 per month, you’ll save $892.80 over the course of the plan.
Google Pixel 8a plans with 24-month repayment
On a 24-month repayment plan at the discounted rate, you’ll need to pay $17.67 per month plus plan fees. Paired with Optus’ cheapest phone plan you’ll pay $66.67 per month compared to Telstra’s cheapest Pixel 8a on a plan at $97.37 per month.
That’s a saving of $736.80 over the course of the plan.
Dylan Crismale is Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s mobile and internet comparison site.