Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Google Pixel 4a
Condition guide
How we grade every device that comes in, in plain English.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | No scratches or scuffs anywhere. Screen and body look like new. Fully working, no cracks. |
| Good | Light, minor scratches or scuffs from normal use, none deep. No cracks or dents. Fully working. |
| Fair | Heavier scratches, scuffs, or a small dent, but no cracks in the glass or screen. Fully working. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked or chipped screen or back glass, but it still powers on and the touchscreen works. |
| Broken | Powers on but has a fault, a bad display, or a part not working (camera, buttons, Face ID). |
| Won't power on | Won't turn on or hold a charge. We still buy it for parts. |
At inspection
Common Pixel 4a issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in on OLED display. Ghost images from status bar, navigation buttons, or keyboard visible on OLED panels after extended use. The Pixel 4a's OLED is susceptible to this over time.
- Battery degradation below 80% health. Original 3140mAh battery showing <80% maximum capacity after 2+ years of use. This is typical for most phones of this age.
- Cracked or damaged screen. Physical damage to the Gorilla Glass 3 front, often from drops. May include cracks, chips, or dead pixels.
- Faulty charging port. USB-C port becoming loose, corroded, or failing to charge reliably due to wear and tear.
- Speaker or microphone issues. Distorted audio, low volume, or complete failure of the earpiece speaker or main microphone.
- Software glitches or boot loops. Phone stuck in a boot loop, freezing, or experiencing persistent software errors that factory reset cannot fix.
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your Pixel 4a offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears