We always rave about the incredible value of the Pixel 7a, especially because of its affordable price of $499. It’s no wonder it’s on our list of the best budget phones, but the newer Pixel 8 with Google AI is worth a look thanks to a deal that actually drops the price below that of the Pixel 7a.
Normally, the Pixel 8 costs $699 when it’s not on sale – and is currently $549 directly through Google. But Mint Mobile’s deal on the Pixel 8 puts the coveted phone at its lowest price ever at $399. The best part is that there is no trade-in required, as is the case with many other wireless carriers and retailers. And to sweeten the deal, Mint Mobile is adding an additional free 6 months of service when you choose one of its 6-month cell phone plans. This is one of the best Pixel 8 deals we’ve seen so far.
Prices for Mint Mobile’s cellular plans range from $90 for a 5GB plan for 6 months to $180 for an unlimited plan. No matter which plan you ultimately choose, this Pixel 8 bundle offer will automatically get you an additional 6 months of free service. That means the $90 you pay for the 5GB plan is valid for 12 months. That works out to about $7.50 per month for the service alone, which is undeniably one of the best cheap cell phone plans you can get.
One of the biggest trends this year revolves around artificial intelligence features that power some of the best phones on the market. Even though the Pixel 8 technically launched last fall, it remains an AI phone with its intuitive Google AI-powered features – like Magic Editor, Best Take, and Google Assistant’s ability to answer phone calls for you with Call. that has to be beaten screen.
Aside from its handy AI features, the Pixel 8 is a slick camera phone that can take excellent photos with its dual camera system consisting of a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Its compact design is also much more portable, while its brighter screen is a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Pixel 7.
The craziest thing about this Pixel 8 deal from Mint Mobile is that it still costs less than what you’d pay for the Pixel 7a – and it comes with service too. You only have one color to choose from: Obsidian, but a Pixel 8 case can easily spice up the look.
