Google has announced the Pixel 9a , its latest mid - range phone that ’s set to go head - to - head with the iPhone 16e .
As has become stock for Pixel headphone , the 9a has been leak heavily ahead of dismission . However it ’s now official and we have all the fact including all the swelled spec detail , the software promise and price / release date info .
We ’ll hopefully have a limited review of the Pixel 9a amount before long and that ’ll factor into whether it sits atop ourbest mid - range phonelist – an accolade previous A - series Pixel headphone have accomplish .
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Last update : April 1 – with official handout appointment details .
We ’ve get loads more coverage of the Pixel 9a , so check out :
Google Pixel 9a release date and price
In the US , the Pixel 9a starts at $ 499 for the base model and it ’ll be available through the Google Store , other retail collaborator , and Google Fi . In the UK , damage start out at £ 499 – the same as the 8a . It ’ll be available in the UK , US and Canada on April 10after a short delay .
It ’ll arrive in otherregions , including Germany , Italy , France and Belgium on April 14 , with Australia , Singapore , India , Taiwan and Malaysia following on April 16 .
This Mary Leontyne Price puts it below theiPhone 16e(£599/$599 ) but above the very goodNothing Phone 3a Pro(£449/$459 ) .
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Google Pixel 9a Specs and Battery Life
As its mid - reach price suggests , the Pixel 9a is n’t going to be outperforming thebest phonesandbest Android speech sound . But there should be enough here to get the problem done , and as usual with Google Pixel phone , that chipset is more focussed on AI skills than gaming prowess .
The headphone is power by the sameTensor G4 chipas the Pixel 9 professional , paired with 8 GB RAM . you may study ourPixel 9 Pro reviewfor a look at how the chip performs in that phone . Note that the 9 and 9 Pro have more Aries , so that could have an impact on performance and length of service .
There are two storage options available : 128 GB and 256 GB and you ’ll desire to prefer wisely , as there ’s no expandable storage .
The battery at bottom is slightly enceinte than the one in the 8a at 5100mAh up from 4500mAh , but there is a prominent screen to power so keep that in mind . There ’s dissipated 23W charge , wireless charging ( Qi2 supportseems MIA ) and , as usual , you ’ll need to cater your own charger . There will be a USB - C to USB - C cable .
Google Pixel 9a Design and Screen
The Pixel 9a looks quite different from its predecessors and more like one of its Pixel 9 siblings . function is the curving body , replace by a flat back and sides and a far more elusive camera module that sits moneyed with the body . The tv camera bar has gone , and the Pixel 9a looks all the blank for it .
Does it look like an iPhone 16 in persona ? Yes . Does that count ? Not really , as the flat look is more optic - catching than the tired curving look we ’ve on the face of it had on Pixel devices for ages .
A humble , but illustrious update , is the saltation from anIP67 to IP68rating for some tot up security from H2O . Google articulate this make it the most long-lasting A - series speech sound yet .
The screen – which remains an OLED panel – measures 6.3 inches , slightly expectant than the Pixel 8a . The phone is marginally larger as a result , but it ’s actually a shade lighter at 185.9 g as opposed to 188 g. We ’ll postulate to get the speech sound in our hand to see whether that makes any difference , although we ’d play it does n’t .
Like the 8a , the 9a has a 120Hz display – double the 60Hz iPhone 16e – for that added smoothness , plus a Gorilla Glass 3 covering . distinctly , some sacrifice have been made there , as GG 3 is far from the latest reading .
There ’s HDR support and an telling 1800 nits of brightness in mundane use . In certain cases , likely watching HDR message , the screen can apparently hit 2700 nit . That ’s telling for a Google phone at this price .
Google Pixel 9a Colours
The Pixel 9a amount in four colours . Two of them are received black and white , or Porcelain and Obsidian , as Google call them . We ’re sure they ’ll be the most popular colours , but they ’re boring .
gratefully there are some more colours . Peony ( brilliant pink ) returns from the 8a and is for those who want something striking , and then there ’s Iris – which is a nice tone of purple . The latter is our pick as it ’s subtle , yet stomach out enough .
Google Pixel 9a Camera
It ’s a Pixel , so of course the 9a is going to pack some decent specs in the camera department . The flagship Pixels have always been near the top of ourbest photographic camera phonelists , and the mid - range options have often fought above their Mary Leontyne Price tags .
Google say that there are internal climb on both the 48MP main television camera and 13MP ultrawide , and the 9a is the first A earpiece to get Macro Focus for those up close and personal shot , but the focus here really is AI .
Best Take melds shots together ( again ) to ensure everyone in a snap is smiling at the same time . Classic features like Night Sight , Magic Eraser and Audio Magic Eraser are also here .
See below for the full camera specs .
Rear camera – Wide
rearward camera – Ultrawide
Front camera
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Google Pixel 9a Software
The Pixel 9a ships with a muckle of the AI boast that debuted on the 9 and 9 Pro . There ’s Gemini bake in , plus Gemini Live for in reality very good back - and - forth AI conversations .
Gemini bouncy video communion capabilities are coming soon too , so you ’ll be able to show Gemini your photographic camera view for extra help . Mexican valium to Search , the genAI Pixel Studio image Jehovah and call features like clutches For Me are here too .
The self-aggrandising software newsworthiness is that the Pixel 9a will get seven years of OS , certificate and Pixel Drop updates . fantabulous news for a earphone under £ 500/$500 .
Trusted Take – Enough of an upgrade?
As has become the average with most speech sound , the updates to the Pixel 9a are minimal . A lot of the focussing is on pushing AI features above far-famed hardware changes and if these are n’t for you , you might struggle to spot what is new .
But , the Pixel 9a looks – on paper , I must add – a good telephone set . The design is a step forward , especially with the minimal camera housing and having the same silicon chip in a $ 500 phone as $ 1000 one is always welcome . The updates to the IP rating and great battery are skilful to see , too .
The new Iris hue
The new Iris hue
