This morning I should be putting the final touches on my Pixel 9a review, before the embargo lifts. But thanks to Google’s delay, no one has a review unit just yet. And now we’re starting to learn a bit more ...
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced the Pixel 9a but delayed its release due to a “component quality issue affecting a small number” of devices. A leaker suggests that overheating around the camera may be a silent factor ...
The Google Pixel 9a was announced in March 2025 as a new budget option from Google. We’ve already compared it to its predecessor, and it’s time to do the same for the next closest thing in Google’s lineup. In other ...
The Google Pixel 9a was announced just last week after we leaked just about every detail about the device. The only surprise left, was actually when it would go on sale. Originally, it was set to go on sale last ...
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority Google recently launched the Pixel 9a, and it tentatively looks like a great mid-range phone. Between the Tensor G4 processor, big battery, wireless charging support, and seven-year update policy, there’s a lot to like on ...
In less than a month, Apple and Google both released their newest budget smartphones for 2025. Apple has the iPhone 16e, while Google has the Pixel 9a. At first glance, the phones are similar enough. They’re both the cheapest value ...
The Google Pixel 9a looks like one of the better mid-range phones of the year. It’s powered by a Tensor G4 chip which is mostly identical to the Pixel 9 series, but uses an older modem instead of the Pixel ...
When Google first debuted the Pixel a-series back in 2019 with the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, we were all ecstatic. Why? Because Google was giving you about 90% of what the flagship Pixel had, at a much cheaper price. ...
Summary: The Google Pixel 9a comes with a nerfed modem compared to the rest of the Pixel 9 series. It includes the Exynos 5300 modem with inferior stability and battery consumption. The phone also does not come with the Pixel ...
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority There’s still an element of mystery surrounding the Google Pixel 9a release. Despite launching, the latest Android phone isn’t even available for pre-order yet, giving buyers a bit more time to mull over their decision. ...
