Grab the new Pixel 10a and Pixel Buds 2a for free at T-Mobile — here's how

Pixel 10a shown with Pixel Buds 2a — (Image credit: Amazon edited with Gemini)

The Pixel 10a is the best cheap phone you can buy. While it's true that the upgrades from the Pixel 9a are minor, it's still our favorite phone if you're on a tight budget. Now it's even easier to recommend thanks to this T-Mobile deal.

For a limited time, you can get the Pixel 10a for free at T-Mobile when you open a new line and with select unlimited plans. Additionally, you'll get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a ($129 value) with your phone purchase. (Click on the "See 3 promotions" tab for more details).

Pixel 10a: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Pixel 10a is a solid budget phone if you're strapped for cash. It features a 6.3-inch Actua pOLED (2424 x 1080) 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 13MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 10a review we called it our top budget phone with better battery life, charging speeds, and more AI features than its predecessor. You can get it for free at T-Mobile with a new line and select unlimited data plans. You'll also get the Pixel Buds 2a for free. (Just add them to your cart during checkout).

While it's true that the Pixel 10a has the fewest hardware upgrades in the series' history, it's still an amazing budget phone. Would we recommend getting this phone if you already own the Pixel 9a? Definitely not. Otherwise, the Pixel 10a is our favorite value phone.

It features a 6.3-inch Actua pOLED (2424 x 1080) 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 13MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 10a review we said the phone's battery life and charging speeds have improved. Also, with the addition of more AI features and Google’s new Android 16 desktop mode, the phone’s utility has been diversified in a meaningful way.

Add to that the free Pixel Buds 2a ($129 value) and you have a sweet budget-friendly bundle. (Make sure to check out our Pixel 10a vs Pixel 9a comparison for the full run down of specs).

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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