The Google Pixel 3a was one of the most pleasantly surprising smartphones of 2019, as no one expected the company to release an affordable version of its Pixel 3 phone, but a year later and the long-awaited Google Pixel 4a should still materialize. People looking for a great, cheap phone may be alarmed to learn that the Google Pixel 3a has been abandoned by society, so people who want a good, affordable phone will soon have to look elsewhere. Google confirmed this in a statement to the Android Police. For now, in-stock retailers will continue to sell the Pixel 3a, but when the devices run out, you'll only be able to buy them secondhand. As of this writing, the Google Store has units available in the UK, but not in the US. Once the phones are sold, people looking for a great and affordable phone will have to look elsewhere, maybe the iPhone SE (2020), the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, or the Samsung Galaxy A series phones, that is. That is, unless Google launches the Pixel 4a very soon.
Bring the Pixel 4a
Most of the time, when smartphones stop, this happens at the same time as a new version is released. The Samsung Galaxy S10 was discontinued on the launch day of the Galaxy S20, the iPhone XR was dropped by Apple during the iPhone 11 launch event, etc. Sometimes though, phones stop selling right before, as is often the case with OnePlus phones. The Google Pixel 3a shutdown could suggest that the Pixel 4a is just around the corner. Rumors usually point to a July release date (although some suggest it will launch towards the end of the year alongside the Pixel 5), and it's enough to say that it's July right now. So it seems very likely that the disappearance of the Pixel 3a heralds the arrival of the Google Pixel 4a, so if you're looking for a new affordable device, you might not have long to wait. That said, there are still Pixel 3a units available at some retailers; We'll list prices in your area below: See all prices (50 found) Show more deals Powered by