Google Pixel 10a is on sale for the first time! Get an excellent phone with a clean system for under 9,000 with this trick

If you recently read our review of the Pixel 10a, you know that it shares the processor, camera, and battery with its predecessor, and there aren’t many significant innovations. However, it still holds true that for its price, it offers one of the best combinations of software, camera, and support on the market. And that price is now significantly more attractive. The Google Pixel 10a is available at Alza for 10,872 CZK after applying the code ALZADNY20, and when you add the 2,500 CZK trade-in bonus for handing in any older mobile phone (even a broken one) and a case worth 989 CZK included, you realistically get to about 8,372 CZK.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want a phone that will keep you happy for many years thanks to seven years of support, you rely on quality photos, and you appreciate clean Android without a single piece of bloatware.
⚠️ Consider that the Tensor G4 is the same processor as in last year’s generation, and 8 GB RAM limits some local AI functions. Most AI features aren’t running in the Czech Republic anyway, so it’s not such a big problem for a domestic customer.
💡 For 10,872 CZK (plus trade-in bonus) you get a 6.3″ P-OLED display with 120 Hz and 3,000 nits brightness, a 48Mpx camera with OIS, a 5,100mAh battery, 30W charging, Gorilla Glass 7i, satellite SOS communication, and IP68.

Why the Pixel 10a is worth it

The Pixel 10a’s camera module is recessed in the body, and the lens glass is even slightly below the level of the plastic back. The phone doesn’t wobble on a table and doesn’t get in the way in a pocket. User reviews repeatedly show that customers appreciate this small detail — people praise the transition from Samsung or Apple, mentioning the clean system, fast fingerprint reader, and comfortable size. Seven years of Android updates and security patches is something that has no competition in this price category — Nothing promises three years, Samsung six for its cheaper A-series. And finally, the camera, which even without any year-over-year hardware upgrade, still ranks among the best in its class thanks to what computational processing can achieve. For the average user who doesn’t shoot cinematic videos, it’s a perfectly sufficient choice.

What to expect

Fair mention: the Tensor G4 processor is identical to last year’s generation and the entire Pixel 9 series, so don’t expect a performance leap. It’s not ideal for gaming and demanding multitasking — in benchmarks, the phone lags behind Chinese competitors in a similar price range. Furthermore, the mere 8 GB of RAM is disappointing, as it limits the operation of local AI functions, although many of them are not available in the Czech Republic anyway. Wider bezels around the display are still present, and there’s no support for Qi2 or Pixelsnap magnets, which its more expensive siblings received — this is a bit of a disappointment, as magnetic accessories would make sense for this model. Users in reviews also occasionally lament that the Google case is slippery.

How the trade-in bonus works

The promotion runs until April 30, 2026 and is great because you can hand in any older mobile phone — even a broken or non-functional one. Just go to an Alza branch with a phone that’s already lying in your drawer, or order a pickup, or if you’re buying the phone on installments or Třetinka, fill out an online form. The 2,500 CZK bonus will either directly reduce the purchase price or Alza will pay it out to you within 30 days. The combination of the discount code and the trade-in bonus then makes the Pixel 10a one of the best offers in this price category.

Would you give the Pixel 10a a chance?