In what analysts are calling the ‘most significant $50 event since that time you accidentally overdrafted at Chipotle,’ Google’s Pixel 10A is now just $449, down from its original price of $499, causing mass jubilation among consumers hoping to own the exact same phone as last year in a stunning new “berry” hue.

Industry experts expressed breathless excitement at the news. “With $50 off, I could almost afford to pay for half a month’s worth of streaming services,” said tech enthusiast and serial upgrader, Andy Lee, whose current Pixel 9A is scheduled to spontaneously combust the moment software support expires next February. “The chance to use Camera Coach to take marginally better photos of my cat will finally bring meaning to my life.”

Google representatives insist the 10A’s marginally brighter 6.1-inch screen, 0.3% faster wired charging, and revolutionary ‘Auto Best Take’ feature—which automatically selects the one photo where your soul looks least drained—make upgrading a moral obligation. “In a sea of indistinguishable rectangles, this one really pops, especially in ‘berry’,” said Google’s Vice President of Product Hype, Katrina Fizz. “Plus, you get Satellite SOS, in case you get lost trying to find a reason to upgrade.”

Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are sweetening the deal by offering the 256GB version for just $549, or roughly the price of one and a half eggs in 2024. “We recommend trading in your old phone, dignity, and any lingering hope for innovation,” said Best Buy spokesperson Trevor Ramirez. “Supplies are unlimited, so act whenever.”

At press time, Pixel 9A owners were seen searching eBay for a buyer who still believed it was supported.