OK, I admit it. I’m a Pixel «a»-series fan and that’s that. And I have the perfect story to tell you why I think the next such phone – namely, the Pixel 9a – is going to be great.
OK, I admit it. I’m a Pixel «a»-series fan and that’s that. And I have the perfect story to tell you why I think the next such phone – namely, the Pixel 9a – is going to be great.
To do that, I won’t diss the other 2025 mid-range champions for the US, Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4 and Samsung’s Galaxy A56.
Instead, in order to praise Google, I’ll use another Google Pixel phone as an example to criticize Google. Got it? Good.
As rumors swirl around Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a (it’s supposed to come to life around March 2025), it’s becoming clear that this mid-ranger could break away from the design traditions of its predecessors.
Leaked renders and industry buzz suggest that the Pixel 9a will feature a major departure from the iconic protruding camera bar seen on the Pixel 8a, 7a, and 6a.
The Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a also came with a camera bar. | Image credit – PhoneArena
Instead, Google seems to be opting for a more subtle camera island for the Pixel 9a that is almost flush with the body.
This change could signal more than just a design update – it might also offer enhanced durability, especially when compared to its more (far more) premium sibling, the bad boy that is the Pixel 9 Pro XL. This one recently ran into trouble with its bold camera bar design.
What happened to the Pixel 9 Pro XL?
The Pixel 9 Pro XL looks mighty, but. | Image credit – PhoneArena
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bright, big, flashy flagship from Google’s latest Pixel phone lineup. It boasts a range of premium features. With its Tensor G4 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and AI-powered camera technology, it has been making headlines for all the right reasons. However, one user posted a story on Reddit that has left some potential buyers concerned about the durability of this high-end device. And rightly so:
Pixel 9 Pro XL user is stunned when he sees what happened to his phone’s camera bar
According to the user lakhip, his Pixel 9 Pro XL’s camera bar detached after being exposed to steam from a bathroom while in a protective case.
