
The Google Pixel 9a costs about $64 per year of supported life. That's the lowest number I found across all five brands I tested — and this sheet shows exactly why.
This breakdown covers 26 Pixel phones from 2019–2025, with real Swappa & BackMarket prices, 7-year support timelines, and cost-per-year analysis on every model from budget to flagship models.
This guide is for you if you're looking to:
- Find the best cost-per-year of any Google Android phone on the market
- Understand why Google's steep depreciation is actually great for buyers
- Know which Pixel models are in the sweet spot right now
- See how 7-year support changes the entire used-phone math