After months of speculation and leaks, Google officially introduces its new mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a, equipped with the Tensor G4 processor for $499.
The smartphone received a 6.3-inch Actua pOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels. The peak brightness of the Pixel 9a reaches 2700 nits, which is 35% brighter than the Pixel 8a. The back of the smartphone has changed slightly. The novelty has received a flat camera module. The smartphone will be available in four colors – Peony, Iris, Porcelain and Obsidian.
Google claims that the Pixel 9a is equipped with the best camera in the price category up to $ 500. The smartphone received two modules - an ultra-wide 13 MP and a main sensor of 48 MP. It is also the first smartphone in the "A" line to receive support for macro focus. On the front is a 13 MP selfie camera.
The device's camera also gets a few AI-powered features, including Add Me from the Pixel 9, which lets you combine two photos and add missing people into a single frame. There's also support for Best Take, which lets you combine facial expressions from multiple images.
Magic Editor with Auto Frame lets you automatically crop or expand photos, and add new elements like autumn leaves or greener grass. Other features include Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Astrophotography, and a new ability to take panoramic photos at night.
The Pixel 9a is powered by a 5,100mAh battery that Google says will last for 30 hours in normal mode, or up to 100 hours in extreme power saving mode. In addition to the Tensor G4, the smartphone also has 8GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage.
The Pixel 9a's screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for increased durability, and its internal components are IP68 water and dust resistant. It also comes with a host of AI features like Gemini and Circle to Search.
The Pixel 9a will go on sale in April 2025, starting at $499. It will have Android 15 on board and will receive seven years of operating system and security updates.