Google has recently announced their new Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones. These are Google’s mid-ranged offerings and they are priced starting at $400. Unsurprisingly, Google is trying to tempt iPhone users to make the switch from their iOS device to Android, and to do that the company is running a trade-in offer where customers could almost get a Pixel smartphone for free. Advertising According to Google’s trade-in program, it seems that if you own a specced out iPhone XS Max, you will be able to get up to $600 in trade-in value (this might vary depending on the condition, but assuming it is in working condition with no damage to the screen, $600 is what you could get for it). This means that you could get yourself the Pixel 3a XL for free with some cash leftover. Of course, it doesn’t really make sense to trade-in a phone that costs over $1,000 for a mid-range smartphone that uses 2018 tech, but the option is there for users if they want to take it. Google seems to be accepting a variety of iPhone models, but naturally the older the phone, the less it is worth. However, if you do have an older iPhone lying around not in use, or if maybe you want to give Android a chance, then perhaps this trade-in deal can help ease the financial burden. Google is also accepting trade-ins for other phone brands so if you don’t own an Apple handset, not to worry, just head on over to Google’s website and see if your phone brand/model is listed. In the meantime, Google is expected to continue making affordable Pixel phones in the future, so if the Pixel 3a and 3a XL aren’t to your liking, you can always wait for next year’s model. Filed in . Read more about Google and iPhone. Source: bgr<doc-sep>Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were only just announced Tuesday at the company's I/O developer conference, but you can already get the affordable versions of the premium Pixel 3 phones at a discount. We scoured the web and found juicy deals at the Google Store, Best Buy, and B&H. You can also find decent sales through two of the three major carriers that have partnered with Google (Verizon and T-Mobile, but not Sprint), but they're not as consumer-friendly. We've still listed them in case they're your only option. Given that Google already shaved down the price for a Pixel 3a to $399 by taking the Pixel 3 and swapping in plastic for glass, a mid-tier processor, and a smaller storage capacity, it's surprising you can get them for even less. But there's no need to question these promotions—it's best to just hop on one of them now. Google Store Order a Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL through the Google Store and the company will lay on the extras nice and thick—so in our opinion, it's the best place to buy these phones right now. For starters, all Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL purchases qualify for a $100 Google Store credit to your account until May 18th. (You must check out while logged into your Google account.) Note that this is for the Google Store, which sells Google's physical products (phones, Nest devices, Chromecast, etc), and not Google Play. Google also offers as much as $250 trade-in credit toward your purchase of a Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL if you send them your old phone. iPhone owners make out the best—the oldest model accepted, the iPhone 6, still qualifies for the $250 credit. If that's not enough to stack, Google Fi subscribers (new or existing) can qualify for a $100 Fi credit, too. That offer expires May 18th, too. Google Google's laying it on thick with Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL deals. iPhone users willing to switch can make out like bandits. On top of all that, new users of YouTube Music Premium can get a 3-month free trial. (Current YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium, or Google Play Music subscribers or those who've previously tried YouTube Red or Google Play Music via a trial are not eligible.) Assuming that you're trading in an iPhone 6 or newer, or one of the latest Samsung phones, you can pay as little as $150 out of pocket for a Pixel 3a plus a case, earbuds, extra charger, or whatever other Google devices you might want to pair with your new phone. The phone comes unlocked, too, so no worries about messing with carrier contracts. And if you're interested in Google Fi, buying a Pixel 3a can net you $100 in subscription credit to boot. In other words, Google really wants iPhone users to switch to an all-Google lifestyle. If that's you, get in while the getting's good. Best Buy Purchase a Pixel 3a or a Pixel 3a XL through Best Buy, and the retailer will give you a $100 store credit. It shows up in your cart immediately as a digital gift card, which is about as straightforward as you can get. If you're in the market to activate a line of service with Sprint, you can also get $100 off the phone and the $100 store credit. All other carriers (or choosing to activate the phone later) do not qualify for this discount. B&H The New York-based electronics store is offering a $100 store credit and a 3-month Mint Mobile 8GB plan SIM card kit to anyone buying a Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL. Delivery of the credit comes in the form of a digital gift card. Carrier deals T-Mobile With the right phone used for trade-in, you can actually get a Pixel 3a for free (or a Pixel 3a XL for very little) through the self-proclaimed "Uncarrier." Sort of. T-Mobile The deals available through mobile carriers aren't nearly as good as those through Google, Best Buy, and B&H, but T-Mobile's got the best offer of the bunch. The catch is that the trade-in credit you receive is doled out over a two year span, meaning you'll have to stick it out with T-Mobile for that long to get the deal in full. You also have to be among the "most creditworthy" of customers to qualify for $0 down on the phone and having the monthly payments canceled out by your trade-in credit. Verizon Like the other carriers, Big Red's discounts on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are designed to keep you locked to their service: It's spread out in installments over two years. You get a modest $50 for a phone upgrade on an existing line, and $100 if you start a new line of service.<doc-sep>
Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 3a and 3a XL just this week, and in an apparent attempt to get more people to use its new phones, has launched a trade-in program that not only allows consumers to get the new midrange smartphones at a lower price -- they might even get paid to buy it. Google’s new smartphones are relatively lower-specced compared to their more expensive counterparts, but they are also cheaper. The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL might have weaker processsors, cameras, smaller storage options and more compared to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but they’re way cheaper than their older siblings. Google hopes to get more people to switch from iOS to Android, BGR noted. To do that, the tech company has launched a trade in program where iPhone users can get refund credits simply by giving their old iPhones to Google when they purchase a Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. This is similar to an offer the company launched for the Pixel 3. As seen on the Google Store, iPhone owners who might be interested to give their old or new iPhones up can receive refund credits between $30 to $610, depending on the iPhone model and its actual condition at the time of trade-in. Not all iPhone models are eligible for the offer; models eligible for the offer start from the iPhone 6 and newer. Google gives different estimated values depending on the iPhone’s storage size, carrier, and condition. Obviously, iPhones that don’t turn on or have display issues such as cracks will have lower values compared to those that are in better shape. Here’s a quick glance at the amount Google could give for each iPhone model: iPhone 6: $228- $260 iPhone 6 Plus: $212 - $272 iPhone 6S: $215.50 - $263 iPhone 6S Plus: $169.20 - $271 iPhone 7: $165 - $289 iPhone 7 Plus: $98.00 - $295.00 iPhone 8: $114.00 - $345.00 iPhone 8 Plus: $107.00 - $390.00 iPhone SE: $246.00 - $264.00 iPhone X: $95.00 - $470.00 iPhone XR: $66.00 - $390.00 iPhone XS: $25.50 - $525.00 iPhone XS Max: $26.25 - $610.00 If for some reason iPhone XS or XS Max owners decide to trade in and get the highest estimated value, it would mean that they will get the Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL for free (sold at $399 and $479 respectively), and Google gets to pay them added refund credits reaching beyond $100. That’s a sweet offer for those who won’t mind the switch. Other brands eligible for trade in include Samsung, LG, Motorola and Huawei. Those who own old Google Pixel and Nexus devices can also avail of the offer. Photo: Getty Images/Tomohiro Ohsumi