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Same-day dispatch
Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.
Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ battery health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-month warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Google Pixel 8a – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Google Pixel 8a – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This refurbished Pixel 8a is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £171. It's a used Google Pixel 8a, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 128GB or 256GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.
Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against Google's specifications and GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026
6.1-inch OLED
Display2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz64MP wide
Cameras(OIS) + 13MP ultrawide; 13MP front4
Battery (when new)492mAh; 18W wired, 7.5W wirelessUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB or 256GB; 8GB RAM
- Colours
- Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM
- Display
- 6.1-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz
- Processor
- Google Tensor G3
- Cameras
- 64MP wide (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide; 13MP front
- Battery (when new)
- 4,492mAh; 18W wired, 7.5W wireless
- Software support
- May 2031; IP67 when new
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.
02Display
Google's specifications list a 6.1-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz.
03Performance and storage
It runs on the Google Tensor G3 with 8GB of RAM. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB with no memory card slot, so choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.
04Cameras
Google's specifications list 64MP wide (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide on the back and a 13MP front camera.
05Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 4,492mAh when new. Charging: 18W wired, 7.5W wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).
06Software updates
Google states 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first US Google Store availability, which runs until May 2031. It shipped with Android 14. It was rated IP67 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
This Pixel 8a is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's account, so activation locks won't block you. Grades describe cosmetic wear only; every grade works fully and has at least 85% battery health. See how we grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: the Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch OLED, 2400 x 1080, 60-120Hz and the Google Tensor G3, with updates to October 2030. Pixel 8a vs Pixel 9a: the Pixel 9a has a 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 2424 x 1080, 60-120Hz and the Google Tensor G4, with updates to April 2032. Specs from Google's specifications.
Our view
Is a refurbished Pixel 8a worth buying in 2026?
Yes, as a dependable mid-range phone at a low price, as long as its update window suits you. Key points: 7 years of updates; Tensor G3 at a mid-range price; 64MP main camera. Software support runs to May 2031.
Who it's for
It suits people who want a reliable everyday phone with a good screen and battery on a budget. Browse all our refurbished Pixel phones to compare.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Talk to a person in ManchesterQuestions about grades, stock or delivery? We reply fast on WhatsApp.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Google Pixel 8a – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
How long will the Pixel 8a get updates?
Google states 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first US Google Store availability, which runs until May 2031.
Is a refurbished Pixel 8a worth it in 2026?
Yes, as a dependable mid-range phone at a low price, as long as its update window suits you. Prices start at £171.
What's the difference between the grades?
Only the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see how we grade for what each grade means.
Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: which should I buy?
Choose the Pixel 8a if the 7 years of updates matters most to you. The Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch OLED and the Google Tensor G3.
