Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s newest and most modern mobile network, announced that it will begin offering the Google Pixel series, starting with the latest Google Pixel 9a, available from 9 a.m. on July 1 on the Rakuten Mobile official website and the official Rakuten Mobile store on Rakuten Ichiba for 92,000 yen (tax included).
Rakuten Mobile’s device trade-in program allows customers to save up to half the price of the Google Pixel 9a, making it available from 37,728 yen (tax included) by returning the device in the 25th month.
The Google Pixel 9a features a refined camera design and a sleek, modern form. Engineered with IP68 water resistance (IPX8) and IP6X dust resistance, along with a scratch-resistant display, it delivers the highest durability within the Google Pixel A series. An adaptive battery provides over 30 hours of typical usage, and with the Super Battery Saver enabled, extends to up to 100 hours, positioning it as a long-lasting device optimized for demanding mobile users.
The camera incorporates AI-powered editing features, enabling natural composite photos and high-resolution macro photography. Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is available to help users explore ideas through conversational interaction, create images from text and provide various support. The device also works seamlessly with Google apps such as Google Search, Google Maps and YouTube.
Starting today, the Google Pixel 9a has been added to the list of products eligible for Rakuten Mobile’s trade-in program, a service that allows customers to upgrade to new devices while making great savings.
Leveraging ongoing campaigns, new subscribers who switch to Rakuten Mobile and subscribe to the Rakuten Saikyo Plan while retaining their phone number are eligible to receive up to 16,000 Rakuten Points. This promotion essentially reduces the price of the Google Pixel 9a from 92,000 yen (tax included) to 76,000 yen (tax included), and can be combined with Rakuten Mobile’s device trade-in program.