Google has formally introduced the Pixel 9a, probably the most reasonably priced entrant within the Pixel 9 sequence. The brand new mannequin begins at $499/INR 49,999 and will probably be obtainable in April.
The Pixel 9a options the identical design language as the opposite Pixel 9 sequence gadgets. The entrance homes a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 panel with flat edges that mix into the flat aluminum body. On the again is a flat polycarbonate panel, which completes the slab-like exterior. That is fairly the departure from the rounded edges of its predecessor, the Pixel 8a. The cellphone can also be IP68 compliant now for mud and water resistance.
The Pixel 9a has a barely bigger 6.3-inch pOLED show with 2424×1080 decision and as much as 120Hz refresh price. The brand new show is able to 1800 nits of brightness in HDR content material (measured at 100% show space) and as much as 2700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% show space). The show helps HDR however with a restricted 8-bit coloration depth. The show additionally options an optical fingerprint reader.
The Pixel 9a runs on the brand new Google Tensor G4 chip with the Titan M2 safety coprocessor. It comes with 8GB of reminiscence as commonplace and a selection of 128GB or 256GB inner storage.
The cellphone additionally will get a reworked digicam system. The outdated 64MP unit on the Pixel 7a and 8a has been changed with a 48MP f1.7 digicam with Quad PD Twin Pixel AF and OIS. It’s able to recording video in 4K at as much as 60fps. The ultra-wide digicam is, nevertheless, the identical 13MP f2.2 unit as earlier than. Equally, the entrance 13MP digicam from the 8a has additionally been carried over and continues to be restricted to 4K video at 30fps.
Nonetheless, the Pixel 9a does get a few new images options. It is the primary A-series cellphone to get a Macro Focus choice, which helps you to seize particulars from up shut. It is also the primary A-series cellphone to function Google’s Astrophotography function.
The Pixel 9a has a bigger 5100mAh Li-Ion battery with a claimed 30+ hours of battery life. It options “quick” wired charging (23W) in addition to Qi-wireless charging assist.
The Pixel 9a comes with Android 15 out of the field with all of Google’s new AI options in tow. As with different Pixel gadgets, it’ll obtain seven years of OS and safety updates from launch.
The Pixel 9a is available in 4 colours, Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, and Peony though not each coloration will probably be obtainable in each area.