Here’s everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9a. Its specs, features, colors, availability, and more.
The Google Pixel 9a was announced on March 19 as the company’s new mid-range offering. Some also consider it to be a budget device, which it kind of is. It succeeds the Pixel 8a which arrived last year. Google did change things up this time around, though. The Pixel 9a does look different, while some of its internals have changed, including the main camera too. There is plenty to talk about here, actually.
As per usual, we will first talk about the phone’s specifications and will move to other sections following that. If you’d like to know more about the Pixel 9a, you’ll find plenty of information here, including its specs, price, where to buy it, what carriers does it work on, its colors, upgrades, and more. Let’s get to it, shall we?Google Pixel 9a specs
The Google Pixel 9a is fueled by the Google Tensor G4 processor. That is Google’s 4nm chip which also fuels the company’s Pixel 9 series flagships. That processor comes with the Titan M2 security chip, by the way. Google also included 8GB of RAM inside of this phone, along with 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage. Do note that the storage is not expandable, though, so what you buy is what you get.
The Pixel 9a features a 6.3-inch Actua display. That panel is flat, and it has a resolution of 2424 x 1080. It’s a pOLED display and offers 422.2 PPI. Its refresh rate goes from 60 to 120Hz (Smooth Display), and the peak brightness, in theory, is 2,700 nits. HDR support is included here, while the panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass 3 from Corning. The display aspect ratio you’re getting is 20:9.
A 5,100mAh battery is included on the inside, while the phone supports 23W wired and 7.5W wireless (Qi) charging. A charger is not included in the box, by the way. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner here, and an optical one. The phone is also IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. Android 15 comes pre-installed on the phone, while Face Unlock is also available via the front-facing camera.
The phone includes stereo speakers and two microphones. A Type-C USB 3.2 port sits at the bottom of the device, while Bluetooth 5.3 is also supported. This is a Dual SIM (single nano SIM and eSIM) smartphone that supports Wi-Fi 6E. 5G connectivity is also supported here, of course.
A 48-megapixel main camera (Quad PD Dual Pixel with OIS and CLAF, f/1.7 aperture, 82-degree FoV, 1/2.0 sensor size) sits on the back. A 13-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 1/3.1-inch sensor size) is also included. On the front, you’ll find a 13-megapixel camera (f/2.2 aperture, 96.1-degree FoV). The Google Pixel 9a measures 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm, and weighs 185.9 grams.What countries will the Google Pixel 9a be available in?
In regards to North America, you’ll be able to buy it in both Canada and the US. It will also be available in APAC region countries, including Australia, Japan, India, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. As far as Europe goes, here’s the list: UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Finland.How much does the Google Pixel 9a cost?
The Google Pixel 9a is coming in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The entry-level 128GB model will set you back $499 in the US. The 256GB option will cost $599. The price tags will differ in other regions, though, of course. In Europe, the pricing will differ from one country to the next, but in most countries, the 128GB storage option will cost €549, while the 256GB storage variant will set you back €609.Where can I buy the Google Pixel 9a?
You’ll (likely) be able to buy the Google Pixel 9a at all of the usual places, basically.
