Google’s sudden and unexpected trade-in price increase is a good opportunity to swap your defective Pixel 6a for $524. A price you will not get for it anywhere else.

Google has indicated that once a Pixel 6a device reaches 400 charge cycles, its battery capacity and charging performance will be automatically adjusted.

The good news? You're getting Android 16! The bad news: the update will reduce battery capacity once you hit 400 charges. But you could get some cash for your trouble.