Activating a phone during the holidays.

The quickest way to get a phone activated during the holidays and to ensure you receive the price, promotion, or the offer displayed is to visit a Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile store (with 2 pieces of government-issued ID), and a Mobile Advisor will help you get set up with a new activation. Please note, offers at Best Buy Express stores may vary and are limited to the Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile plans, see in-store for details.

Virgin Google Pixel 8a 128GB - Obsidian - Monthly Financing

Virgin Google Pixel 8a 128GB - Obsidian - Monthly Financing

Brand: Google
Model: XPI8A5BX
Web Code: 17912523
Sold and shipped by Best Buy

Wireless Carrier: Virgin Plus

Start your activation online, finish in store

Complete the form online to help speed up your in-store activation. A Mobile Advisor will call you and let you know when to head over to a Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile store.

Prices, taxes, and other charges: The monthly price above is a 24-month financing plan for the device. Price may vary by province. Applicable taxes will apply. Monthly data plans will be charged on top of device price. Add-on or pay-per-use data, initial service connection, cancellations, roaming, and other services may incur charges on top of the specified price. Credit check may be required. Fees may change over time. Please review full terms and conditions when you activate your plan in-store. Offers at Best Buy Express may vary and are limited to the Bell, Virgin Plus, and Lucky Mobile offers, see in-store for details.


Overview

The Google Pixel 8a is designed to help you in many ways. Packed with the Google Tensor G3 chip that powers Google AI, it offers amazing features so you can do all the things you love. Take incredible photos and videos with Pixel Camera, screen calls before answering them, and circle to search to find the things that interest you fast. All this with your helpful, reliable Pixel.
GeneralInterface-Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

Check with the manufacturer for details or purchase Best Buy Protection on the next step.

Return Policy

15 days to return or exchange

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What's included:

  • 1M USB-C to USB-C Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Quick Switch Adapter
  • SIM tool

Google Pixel. For the things you love

  • Google Tensor G3 chip gives you fast and efficient processing. It powers Google AI and advanced machine learning for amazing photo and video quality, improved audio on phone calls, speech recognition, and security
  • Circle to search makes it super easy for you to find more about the things that interest you. Draw a circle around an image, text, or video—Google AI can help you find it fast (Requires internet connection and compatible apps and surfaces)
  • Get things done: Gemini helps you brainstorm ideas, start writing, make plans, summarize long emails, and learn in new ways
  • Live Translate lets you translate signs and menus using your camera

Amazing Pixel Camera

  • Take jaw-dropping photos and videos with the help of Google AI so you can get that perfect group shot and fix blurry images
  • Did someone blink or look away? Combine similar photos into one where everyone looks their best
  • Pixel Camera represents the nuances of more skin tones beautifully, authentically and accurately in photos and videos
  • Make your videos sound even better. Audio Magic Eraser helps to reduce disruptive noise from cars and wind. Plus, you can highlight the sound that you want for a more effective, creative videos
  • Photo Unblur can help you remove blur and visual noise with just a few taps
  • Super Res Zoom lets you get a close up shot without the need for telephoto lens, so you can take amazing shots even from a distance
  • Astrophotography allows you to create vibrant photos in low light, from portraits to city lights or starry skies

Calling made easier, better

  • Pixel Call Assist makes phone calls easier with features that help make calls and avoid spammers
  • Find out who’s calling and why: Call Screen answers unknown numbers for you, then you can decide whether to pick up
  • Hear your caller clearly even when they’re in a noisy place. Pixel is engineered to reduce background noise and enhance voice (Availability and call quality depend on environment, operator network conditions and many other factors)

Personal safety features

  • Get help during emergencies with built in safety features. Pixel can quickly call emergency services and share your accurate location
  • Safety Check lets you set a check-in timer when you're out at night or walking alone. If it expires with no response, your phone can share your location with selected contacts

Note: Personal Safety app features are dependent on network connectivity and other factors

Highly-rated security features

  • VPN by Google One helps to protect your online activity no matter what app or web browser you use
  • Use Face Unlock for more things: Sign in easily on apps and quickly make payments, thanks to Tensor's advanced machine learning
  • Seven years of Feature Drops and security updates ensure your phone is built to last and gets better over time

Designed to keep up

  • Enjoy Adaptive Battery that can last over 24 hours. Turn on Extreme Battery Saver for power that can last up to 72 hours
  • Durable design and IP67 protection guard against slips, spills, and dust (Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP67 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but the device is not water or dust proof)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is tough and scratch-resistant for you peace of mind

Before you buy this phone, here's what you need to know

  • One-time connection service fee may apply. Provincial 911 monthly fees may apply. Virgin Plus remits the fee to the government. Available with new activations or upgrades. Subject to change without notice. Other conditions apply. Taxes apply on down payment (if any) at time of purchase. Amortized taxes on the financed amount are payable with your monthly device payments. Purchase financing provided by Virgin Plus, on approved credit. Cost of borrowing is $0. Savings based on comparison of Virgin Plus's device price with Sweet PayTM vs. Virgin Plus’s full device price without Sweet PayTM. If you end your Service Agreement early or you change your plan to a non-eligible plan, you will have to pay an early exit charge. The early exit charge consists of your remaining device payments, and the remaining balance on your Agreement Credit (plus applicable taxes) if you received one at the time of purchase. VIRGIN, VIRGIN PLUS and the Virgin Signature logo are trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and used under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © Virgin Plus 2021.
  • In-store activation required on select two-year voice and data plans. Excludes outright purchases.
  • Speed up your in-store phone activation by getting started from home. Then, head to a Best Buy store to complete the process and pick up your phone.
  • Some conditions apply to this offer. For full details, speak to a Mobile Advisor at your local Best Buy store.
  • Order fulfillment is based on product availability.
  • This promotional offer is available for a limited time and is subject to change without notice.

What do I need to activate my new phone?

  • To activate your phone, a Best Buy associate will need to see two pieces of government identification. This includes one piece of photo identification like a Provincial ID, Driver's License, Citizenship Card, or Passport.
  • Carrier activation is subject to a credit check and approval. Depending on the results of this credit check, the carrier may require that you pay a security deposit or meet additional credit requirements.
Product Condition
Brand New
International Model
No
Phone Model
Pixel 8a

Base Features

Wireless Carrier
Virgin Plus
Bluetooth
Yes
Dual SIM Card
Yes
Storage
128 GB
CPU
Nona-core
RAM Size
8GB
Phone Operating System
Android
SIM Card
Nano SIM
Battery - Standby
72 hours
Battery - Talk Time
24 hours
Battery Type
Li-ion

Connectivity

5G
Yes
4G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6e / BT Diversity
NFC
Yes
Mobile Pay
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Cable Connection Type
1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)
Headphone Jack
No

Camera

Front-Facing Camera Resolution
13MP
Rear Camera Resolution
64MP Main Camera
Front Video Capture Resolution
4k
Rear Video Capture Resolution
4k
Camera Flash
Yes

Display

Display Size
6.1 in
Display Type
OLED
Other Display Features
1400 nits brightness

Sensors

Fingerprint Scanning
Yes

Physical Features

Shock Protection
No
Water Protection
No
Ingress Protection Rating (IP Rating)
iP67
Colour
Obsidian
Dimensions (cm)
7.27 (W) x 15.2 (H) x 0.89 (D) cm
Dimensions (in)
2.86 (W) x 5.98 (H) x 0.35 (D) in
Weight
187 g
If you find a lower price with another retailer before you buy (or within 30 days of purchase), we’ll gladly match that price. If our own price is reduced within 30 days of purchase, we’ll match it and refund you the difference. Conditions and exclusions apply.