The above features, alongside the annual hardware upgrades, make the Pixel 9a a big deal, literally and figuratively. The newcomer's under-$500 starting price has remained unchanged, suggesting that it could be an even better bang for the buck than the Pixel 8a it replaces.

If you've been eyeing the Google Pixel 9a, now's a good time to pounce. That's because you can get a $100 gift card for free when you buy the flagship-quality midrange phone. In Engadget's review, Sam Rutherford deemed it "the best value of any Android phone.

As of May 2, Amazon is offering a $100 Amazon gift card with the Google Pixel 9a. For a limited time, Amazon is offering a $100 Amazon gift card for free when you purchase the Google Pixel 9a. A free gift card deal is hard to beat.