The Google Pixel 9a might be the new midrange smartphone king

Two weeks ago, Apple released a more affordable experience on its leading devices with the iPhone 16E. But now Google returns to Pixel 9A and what I have seen, it looks like a better deal.

From the foreground, 9a looks very similar to standard pixels 9. Its screen with the same size is at 6.3 inches, while also providing update update 120 Hz and 2,700 strong strong brightness. Inside, 9A Packs the G4 tensioner chip, just as it gets its most expensive brothers, along with other useful features including the IP68 classification for dust and water resistance, seven years of the seven OS updates, features of features and safety corrections.

But Google did something a little sudden by giving a 9A battery 5100 mAh battery, the largest technically energy package in any member of the Pixel 9 family. This includes Pixel 9 Pro XL (5,060mah), although just little. Regardless, Google says this gives 9A the best life of any pixels for sale today.

If you turn the phone around it, there are some other changes such as the new Iris Purple Hue, which joins the colors options, porcelain, and wounds exist. But the thing that comes out more is the lack of a camera tape, which was almost present on all Google phones that belong to the Pixels 6. Instead, you get a simple window located nearly from the back of the device – a window that says Google was inspired by the shape of a drop of water.

Unfortunately, do not get custom visual augmentation (although it supports up to 8x Digital Superres Zoom). There is a similar 48 -megapixel sensor, but it is slightly different from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and a 13 -megapixel sensor for a wide range. 9A also includes the compact macro concentration feature of so that you can really approach things, as well as support a lot of pixel camera tools such as Add Me, Best Take, Magic Editor and more.

It is worth noting that it is supported by Tensor G4, 9A has access to all ’s itself features available on the rest of the Pixel 9 line. This includes Gemini Live Video, Pixel Recorder App and Pixel Studio, not to mention safety and safety offers such as Google VPN, discovering car collision and so on. Unfortunately, I only had a short time with the phone, so we could not test many of his new features.

Google seems to be confident in this phone, as the company says it will have the best cameras on any phone less than $ 500. This is a very big claim, but it is not quite strange because the processing of Google cameras was first degree for some time. With the start of $ 499, Pixel 9A skates on the right under this line.

So what is hunting – all this for $ 300 less than the normal pixel 9? From what I have seen so far, the biggest differences between standard 9 and 9A are that Google has not improved wireless charging speeds with an area of ​​23 watts or 7.5 watts, and both are somewhat slow compared to a full price. You can also get a lower RAM, with 9A includes 8 GB instead of 12 GB. While 9A contains Gorilla glass, which covers its screen in front of it, there is a plastic panel made at the back made of about 85 percent of the recycled materials. But again, for three Benjamin less than the standard model, these concessions that I want to bear mostly.

Google Pixel 9A will be available at one time in April starting from $ 499 with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB (256 GB is an optional upgrade). Purchases include free three -month subscriptions for Google One and YouTube Premium along with a six -month experience for Fitbit Premium.

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2025-03-19 14:00:00