Islamabad, Mar 20, 2025: Google has officially introduced the Pixel 9a, a budget-friendly addition to the Pixel 9 series.
Priced at $499, this smartphone is set to launch in April, offering flagship-level features at an affordable price.
Design and Display
The Pixel 9a follows the premium aesthetics of its predecessors, featuring a flat glass front and an aluminum frame.
The back panel is made of polycarbonate, ensuring durability while keeping the weight light.
A major upgrade is its IP68 certification, providing superior water and dust resistance over previous A-series models.
The device boasts a 6.3-inch pOLED display with a 2424 x 1080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals.
HDR content shines with 1,800 nits of peak brightness, while selective areas of the screen can reach up to 2,700 nits, enhancing outdoor visibility.
However, the display supports 8-bit color depth instead of 10-bit.
Available color options include Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, and Peony, although availability may vary by region.
Performance and Software
At its core, the Google Pixel 9a is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, combined with the Titan M2 security chip for advanced data protection.
It comes with 8GB of RAM and offers 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
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Running on Android 15 out of the box, Google promises seven years of OS and security updates, ensuring long-term software support, making it one of the most future-proof Android smartphones.
Camera System
The Pixel 9a houses a 48MP main camera with Quad PD Dual Pixel AF and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), ensuring sharp and stable images.
It is accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide camera, perfect for capturing expansive shots.
The 13MP front camera supports wide-angle selfies and high-quality video calls.
Unique to the Pixel 9a is the introduction of Macro Focus for close-up shots and the Astrophotography mode, enabling breathtaking night sky photography.
Battery and Charging
Equipped with a 5,100 mAh battery, the Pixel 9a boasts an impressive 30+ hours of battery life.
It supports 23W wired fast charging and Qi wireless charging, making it one of the most powerful battery phones in the Pixel series.
Google Pixel 9a Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| OS | Android 15, 7 years of updates |
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.3” pOLED, 1080×2424, 120Hz, 2700 nits peak, HDR |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (No Card Slot) |
| Main Camera | 48MP (f/1.7) + 13MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 13MP (f/2.2, ultrawide) |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-display |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh, 23W wired, Qi wireless charging |
| Price | Starts at $499 |
The Pixel 9a is a game-changer in the budget smartphone category, delivering flagship-grade features at a fraction of the cost.
Whether it’s performance, display, camera, or battery, this device ticks all the right boxes, making it a strong contender in 2024’s smartphone market.
