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Google Pixel 8a 128GB 236,200 Pts or $649 (EXPIRED) / Google Pixel 8 128GB 308,700 Pts or $849 @ Telstra Plus Reward Store

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Google Pixel 8a 128GB 236,200 Pts or $649 (EXPIRED) / Google Pixel 8 128GB 308,700 Pts or $849 @ Telstra Plus Reward Store
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trixieb on 04/06/2024 - 14:32 plus.telstra.com.au (596 clicks)
Last edited 13/06/2024 - 15:29 by 1 other user

Google Pixel 8 $849 offer is also available at Telstra (If you already have a service with us, you can buy outright without adding a plan): https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/mobiles-on-a-plan/g…

Google Pixel 8a $649 offer is only at Telstra Plus Reward Store. These phones are unlocked when you buy outright (confirmed with Telstra messaging today)

Google Pixel 8a in Bay, Obsidian or Porcelain: 128GB 236,200 pts or $649 (Was 309,000 pts or $849)
Only in Obsidian: 256GB 272,300 pts or $749 (Was 345,000 pts or $949)

https://plus.telstra.com.au/rewards/explore/25226
Tech Specs: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_8a_specs?hl=en-GB

Google Pixel 8 in Hazel, Obsidian, Rose: 128GB 308,700 pts or $849 (Was 436,000 pts or $1,199)
Only in Obsidian: 256GB 344,800 pts or $949 (Was 472,000 pts or $1,299)

https://plus.telstra.com.au/rewards/explore/24486
Tech Specs: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_8_specs?hl=en-GB

Compare the two Pixel phones: https://store.google.com/magazine/compare_pixel?hl=en-GB

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  • Snehal Patel on 04/06/2024 - 14:59

    Bought this phone from JB Hi Fi having very poor battery life lasts only a day with moderate use

    • trixieb on 04/06/2024 - 15:08
      +2

      Just checked user reviews. Is this 8a? Unfortunately poor battery life seems to be an issue with 8 & 8 Pro too. Not good esp for the price they are charging

    • Kammi on 04/06/2024 - 17:18
      +1

      I grabbed the 8a and it's better then my pixel 5 in terms of battery.

      I'm at 89% at the moment with 1 day, 1hr of battery left!

      • Budju on 04/06/2024 - 17:50
        +1

        My Pixel 7 goes hard for two days. Strange. I guess it could depend on a range of factors.

    • lomie on 04/06/2024 - 23:27

      Check battery usage by app. There was once an issue with Spotify draining our Pixel 7's battery rapidly. Uninstalled it and the issue disappeared. Eventually reinstalled Spotify again and no issues since.

    • Seven8Nine on 05/06/2024 - 07:34

      Did you find a solution, battery life is really poor. I don't even have any additional apps installed apart from standard google ones.

      Disappointed with pixel 8a.

  • PissLUR on 04/06/2024 - 16:18
    +2

    thanks op. bought the 8a.

  • Jd0911 on 04/06/2024 - 17:16

    Is anyone else still getting an option to pay on repayments + points?

    Eg, pay x amount of points and the go on 12/24 months repayment of device only with no plan?

    I cannot see the option anymore, but it did used to be there

    • trixieb on 04/06/2024 - 17:29

      I don't have this option but don't remember seeing it before

    • 1st-Amendment on 06/06/2024 - 23:16
      +1

      I can't see an option to use points. I have 100k points I need to use but the only option I have is repayments or upfront. No points option.

      Edit: using the link on this page works, but going direct through the Telstra App doesn't give the option of using points.

      Another Edit: using the link in the text in the deal above doesn't show the points option, but clicking on 'Go To Deal' does

    • 1st-Amendment on 07/06/2024 - 14:24
      +1

      One more bit of info. I dicked about for ages trying to get this to work but the Telstra site just sucks balls.
      I tried ordering a case with the phone but it wouldn't let me use points if I ordered a case. So I had to order the phone separately, then when I went to order the case after it said it won't deliver to my location. Then tried again and said it would, but then the site kept erroring out. I tried variations of desktop browser website and app and it failed multiple times until one time it just worked. After many attempts I finally got an order through for the phone and case using points/cash mix, but had to do two separate transactions to get it to work.

      • trixieb on 07/06/2024 - 14:39

        @1st-Amendment Sorry to hear and didn't know the Telstra site is so bad. I would have probably given up earlier but glad that you persisted and ordered the phone and case in the end. Thanks for letting us know.

  • Angrypanda on 04/06/2024 - 18:14

    Is this definitely unlocked? I can see where it says so anywhere

    • fatty99 on 04/06/2024 - 18:20

      Pretty sure all Google phones are unlocked

    • trixieb on 04/06/2024 - 18:27
      +1

      It's unlocked if you purchase the phone outright. I checked with Telstra messaging today.

      • Angrypanda on 04/06/2024 - 19:07
        +1

        I also asked Telstra and they said it comes locked. So who knows the real answer. Maybe someone out there is willing to gamble $650 and try a non-telstra sim and report back

        • trixieb on 04/06/2024 - 19:11

          Oh no! Looking at previous Telstra posts here, when it's not written anyway, it appears the phones are not locked.

          Would have to ask @PissLUR when the phone arrives if it's locked or not. Thanks

          • Associatedcelery juice @ Telstra on 04/06/2024 - 21:04
            +1

            @trixieb: All non prepaid mobile devices are unlocked. The only ones that are locked have 'Telstra' branding, usually prepaid devices i.e. Telstra Samsung Galaxy A15

    • kei on 04/06/2024 - 19:17
      +1

      outright phones shouldn't be locked, unless its on a plan (sometimes telco doesn't bother locking them) or prepaid.

  • jazzza on 04/06/2024 - 22:22
    +1

    Good to know that the Pixel 8a goes for 650 already.

  • driver9464 on 08/06/2024 - 18:17

    Did anyone else have issues with purchasing via the Rewards website? I don't have an 'add to cart' option - "You need at least 0 more points to redeem this reward.". I also tried purchasing it in store and the rep couldn't give me the phone for $649.

    • trixieb on 08/06/2024 - 23:02

      @driver9464 A purchase was made but with difficulty. The website is not working well.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15352038/redir

      Edit: Did you use this link: https://plus.telstra.com.au/rewards/explore/25226

      I was able to add to cart and checkout with either the outright cost $649 or pay with points + $

      • driver9464 on 09/06/2024 - 00:11

        Thanks for your reply.

        Unfortunately I am getting the same result - "You need at least 0 more points to redeem this reward". I am a prepaid user and purchased a 7 day plan to get access to the Rewards/Telstra Plus membership portal. I wonder if the issue is related to this.

        Also, FYI Google won't price match the Telstra store because they are not an "Authorised Retailer".

        • trixieb on 09/06/2024 - 00:41

          @driver9464 Has it been more than 24 hours since you signed up to Telstra? The website does not seem to recognise you as a member yet. Maybe try again tomorrow.

          From Telstra website: Please allow up to 24 hours for your Telstra ID to be activated before you can join Telstra Plus.

          https://www.telstra.com.au/plus/frequently-asked-questions#j…

  • Paulz on 10/06/2024 - 22:25
    +1

    Great deal using telstra points for me the 8a was almost free considering how easy you can earn testra points with some of there promos when you only need to subscribe for a x months. I recall sighing up for 5g home mobile getting 100k points then cancelling 3 months later due to low speeds , kept the points and the modem i sold for 400$ !

  • Buzzkill on 13/06/2024 - 15:21

    Is this deal dead? Checking the Store now and the 8a is $849

    • trixieb on 13/06/2024 - 15:27

      Unfortunately the deal for 8a ended early :(
      8 is still available but it is cheaper at JB Hi-Fi if you don't have Telstra points to use

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