Google has revealed that thePixel 9Awill release in the US, Canada, and the UK on April 10th. The entry-level, budget smartphone was originally set to release on March 19th, but the device was delayed due to a"component quality issue."
It’s unclear what this manufacturing problem is tied to, but past Pixel deviceshave suffered from display problems. I briefly had a Pixel 9a that Google sent me to review, but the tech giant picked it up shortly after confirming the component quality issue. I didn’t even get a chance to set it up, and only snapped a few photos of the peony-colored smartphone before sending it back.
Google’s mid-range Pixel 9a offers impressive high-end features like a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with macro, its Tensor G4 chip, and 8GB of RAM, all in a cost-effective $500 package.
Google’s Pixel 9 Pro has one of the best smartphone cameras I’ve ever used
If you’re an avid smartphone photographer, the Pixel 9 Pro is the device you need in your life.
The Pixel 9a is poised to be 2025’s top mid-range smartphone
The handset is powered by Google’s powerful Tensor G4, just like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro
As far as mid-range devices go, the $500 Pixel 9a will likely be the device to beat in 2025, especially compared to Apple’srecently released iPhone 16e, which starts at $600. The smartphone features Google’s Tensor G4 chip, a slightly more limited version of Gemini, and a great-looking design with a minimized camera bump that I hope makes its way to thePixel 10 series.
Other notable upgrades over the Pixel 8a include a slightly larger display, a bigger battery and IP68 dust and water resistance. The Pixel 9a isn’t yet available to order on Google’s website, andonly a “Get Notified” button is listed(this could change soon). I’ll have more on the Pixel 9a in the coming weeks, including a full review of the smartphone.
Pixel 9a vs Pixel 8a: How the two mid-rangers stack up
Google has just announced its latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a - here’s how the device compares with its predecessor.
