Google’s upcoming budget phone, the Pixel 9a, has been a hot topic in the rumor mill for quite a while now. Thanks to these rumors, we know a good amount of details about it, from its design and specs to its expected launch date. Now, a new leak has dropped what might be the most important detail yet: the price. And there’s a bit of a surprise.
Google Pixel 9a Price
According to the latest leak, the Pixel 9a will start at $499 for the 128GB model, the same as its predecessor. The 256GB variant, however, will go for $599. That’s a $40 jump over last year’s Pixel 8a 256GB model, which launched at $559.
The leak also reveals pricing for Canada, with the 128GB model at CAD 679 and the 256GB variant at CAD 809.
If these prices hold up, it looks like Google is nudging its A-series phones further into premium territory. So does the Pixel 9a deliver enough upgrades to justify the increase remains to be seen? Let’s go through what rumors tell us.
Specifications
The Pixel 9a will be powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip, the same processor from the Pixel 9 series, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
It will feature a 6.3-inch OLED display with 2,700 nits peak brightness and 1,800 nits HDR brightness. The design will stick to Google’s minimalist aesthetic with clean lines and familiar Pixel styling.
On to the cameras, the rear will have a 48MP (f/1.7) main camera and 13MP ultrawide setup, combined with Google’s computational photography. Selfies will be handled by a 13MP Sony IMX712 camera.
Last but not least, the Pixel 9a is rumored to come with a 5,100mAh battery, the largest in a Pixel smartphone yet. The charging may also see a modest bump to 23W from 18W, while the wireless remains at 7.5W.
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