Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro plans: The cheapest and best deals

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Brodie Fogg
By Brodie Fogg
May 08, 2024
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Last year we got the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro, and now Google has rounded out the the family with the Pixel 8a. 

There are some decent upgrades in store for those looking to spend a little more on Google's premium smartphone offering this year. And if you'd rather not pay the primo price, there's always the formidable Pixel 8a waiting in the wings for a cool $849 RRP. 

If you are down to commit to the Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you've got two options: pay it off on a plan or purchase it outright (we've rounded up the best prices on Pixel 8 here.)

On this page, you'll find the very cheapest plans for the whole Google Pixel 8 series, available through Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. 

On this page
  1. Cheapest Google Pixel 8a plans
  2. Cheapest Google Pixel 8 plans
  3. Cheapest Google Pixel 8 Pro plans
  4. Outright pricing: Best price on Pixel 8
  5. Compare: Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8 Pro Obsidian

Cheapest Google Pixel 8a plans

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Google Pixel 8a Bay header

If you're looking for the cheapest possible plans then chances are you're going to find Vodafone at the top of that list. But, Vodafone isn't stocking the latest Pixel, so the cheapest Pixel 8a is available from Optus.

Optus' cheapest Pixel 8a (128GB) plan is over a 36-month period, with it's $49 SIM plan. Ordinarly this would bring the monthly cost down to around $72.58/mth with 10GB of data, but the telco has a crazy deal.  If you stay connected with Optus for the duration of the plan, you'll get $424 off your new Pixel 8a. This brings the monthly cost down to $60.78/mth.

Telstra on the other hand is much more expensive coming in at $85.58/mth for 50GB of data on its Basic plan,.

Pixel 8a 128GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Pixel 8a 256GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Cheapest Google Pixel 8 plans

Get Pixelated with Telstra, Optus or Vodafone. Starting at
Pixel 8

If you've searched for the cheapest phone plan for any handset in Australia in the last ten years, it's more than likely you've been served up a Vodafone plan. And it's no different when it comes to the Pixel 8. Vodafone's Small Plan will net you a lot of data, unlimited calls and text, plus a big 50GB bonus.

Optus is next up with its 30GB plan, and Telstra costs a lot more, over $90 per month in this case. So you've got to be really desperate for that primo Telstra 5G coverage this year. 

Pixel 8 128GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Pixel 8 256GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Cheapest Google Pixel 8 Pro plans

Go Pro with your Pixel 8.
Google Pixel 8 Pro

You get the drill. It doesn't take a detective to figure out what's best for Pixel 8 users is best for Pixel 8 Pro users.

Here's a round-up of the cheapest Google Pixel 8 Pro plans you can find in Australia:

Pixel 8 Pro 128GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Pixel 8 Pro 256GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Google Pixel 8 Pro 512GB plans

SIM plan + 36-month handset repayments.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro outright pricing

The Pixel 8 starts at $1,199 outright.

There's no way around it; Google phones are getting mroe expensive across the board. The Pixel 7a launched at $749 last year and this year's model is up to $849. We saw the same trend with Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in 2023.

They still don't compare to the astronomical pricing of the iPhone 15, but they are pricier than they've ever been before. Whether you're going for the standard Pixel 8 or the premium Pixel 8 Pro, you can expect to pay more this year. 

  • Google Pixel 8a: from $849
  • Google Pixel 8: from $1,199
  • Google Pixel 8 Pro: from $1,699
Storage
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 Pro
128GB$849$1,199$1,699
256GB$949$1,299$1,799
512GBN/AN/A$2,549

Google Pixel 8 vs Pixel 8 Pro vs Pixel 7a

Is Google's latest worth the price hike?

It was just a matter of time before Google upped the launch price on its flagship smartphones. Considering how quickly (and heavily) the Pixel 7 was discounted after the release of the Pixel 7a, the company has made it clear that only the most loyal fans should pay full price for a brand-new Pixel smartphone. That's not to say there aren't a few reasons to upgrade, just that Google has officially fallen into line with Apple, offering an iterative upgrade to last year's model. Except this year, the iteration costs you a lot more. 

Here's a complete breakdown of the major differences between the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 7a. 

Model
Pixel 8
Pixel 8 Pro
Pixel 7a
Pixel 7
Pixel 7 Pro
Display size6.2 inches6.7 inches6.1 inches6.3 inches6.7 inches
Display type"FHD OLED Actual display with HDR10+ and 2,000 peak nits brightness""QHD+ LTPO OLED Actua display w/ HDR10+ and 2,400 nits peak brightness""FHD OLED, HDR""FHD+, HDR10+""QHD+ LTPO OLED, HDR10+"
Refresh rateUp to 120HzUp to 120HzUp to 90HzUp to 90HzUp to 120Hz
Build materialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back, aluminium frameGorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminium frameGorilla Glass 3 screen, aluminium frame, plastic back"Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, aluminum frame"Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, aluminium frame
IP rating (dust and water resistance)IP68IP68IP67IP68IP68
Storage128GB or 256GB"128GB, 256GB or 512GB"128GB128GB or 256GB"128GB, 256GB or 512GB"
RAM8GB12GB8GB8GB12GB
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Rear camera"50MP, ƒ/1.7 aperture, Laser Autofocus + 12MP Ultrawide lens""50MP, ƒ/1.7 aperture, Multi-Zone Laser Auto-Focus + 48MP telephoto lens + 48MP ultrawide lens""64MP, ƒ/1.89 aperture""50MP, ƒ/1.89 aperture""50MP, ƒ/1.85 aperture"
Front camera"10.5MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture""10.5MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture""13MP, ƒ/1.22 aperture""12MP, ƒ/1.22 aperture""12MP, ƒ/1.22 aperture"
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    • Brodie Fogg
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    Brodie Fogg is the Australian editorial lead at Reviews.org. He has covered consumer tech, telecommunications, video games, streaming and entertainment for over five years at websites like WhistleOut and Finder and can be found sharing streaming recommendations at 7NEWS every month.

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