Pixel 9a

this still going folks, my wifes pixel 7 battery is fading a bit now, looks like she would get 295 all in for it so cheap enough upgrade.

I've a 6a that I'm thinking of switching.

So just to summarise the whole thread.....I go into a VF store with my 6a, I ask to trade in my 6a for a 9a. They run a few tests,accept the trade in. I walk out with a 9a for 157.99......with no pressure to switch to Vodafone network or buy top up credit? So I don't need to get a cheap SIM card?

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Thanks for this. Looks like there's a significant payout (~$450) if my phone is affected.

Possibly according to the FAQ:

What happens to my Pixel 7a after I take the payment or Google hardware discount code appeasement offer? Can I still use it?

…You will not be required to return your device.

Massive win if you are eligible.

Sorry I didn't intent detailing the thread from the 9a. Perhaps you could make a new thread on the 7a.

The 4a was released 5 years ago. It is arguable that early A series werent as durable as competitors. But The 9a would reflect generational advancements Google's evolution of the A series. The hardware is completely different in nearly all respects.

I would say the 9a is also able to stand more punishment. It has IP68 rating (dust-tight and water-resistant to 1.5m/30mins) whereas 4A had no rating. 9A also has a composite matte back, along with the metal frame (less prone to flexing) which was introduced in the 7A series. 4A only had a polycarb body.

The one spec that seems to be the same is the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Its proven to be a great product, but its old tech now considering it was released in 2013. Obviously it was selected to help keep pricing down.

Phone on its own for me.

My 7a is eligible for that refund. Thanks, Flinty997!

Yeah that's true but my old 6a has been through some tough times. The screen wasn't broken or anything but had taken a fair bit of surface damage.

If you mean the €200 bonus offer - then Yes. No mention of when it finishes other than it is a time limited offer.

According to the t&c's it ended in March so who knows when it ends unless there's new t&c's somewhere. "The Offer is valid from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025 (the “Offer Period”) in Vodafone retail stores, Vodafone franchisee stores and online at Vodafone.ie" https://binaries.vodafone.co.uk/tizrehont83j/6OtyNR3tPdnIBjGQQ4Wff0/9ffe6eae77a82896f7f9000912999f7f/Trade_in_boost.pdf

Had an iPhone 6 & iPhone 7 to trade in.

The 6 was not accepted, but the 7 was. Not bad for a 9 year old phone.

As above, €218 all in.

Thanks @rb2022 for the heads up!

would they take an MI A2 Lite with a broken screen (still works though) ? Rang them but i have to bring it in. It's the wife's old phone. few years old