The Google Pixel 9a, expected to be officially announced in a few days, has already been extensively leaked. Now detailed reviews of the phone are live and the phone is yet to get an official launch date. This follows a long-standing tradition of Google’s Pixel launches being preceded by a flood of leaks. The early reviews not only provide a comprehensive look at the device but also highlight some of its strengths and weaknesses.
Finally, a phone without a camera bump
The Pixel 9a features an almost flush camera island on the back, which eliminates the wobble issue almost every other phone suffers from in 2025. However, the front of the phone is not as impressive. The chunky bezels make it look somewhat like an entry-level phone from the front, at least when the phone is locked.
The device is expected to retail for $500/€550/£500 for the 128GB variant and $600/€650/£600 for the 256GB model, which matches the pricing of its predecessor, the Pixel 8a. While these prices position the Pixel 9a as a premium mid-ranger, some may find them steep for the specifications and features offered.
The camera system has received praise for its accurate color rendering, particularly in capturing natural skin tones. However, it lacks a telephoto lens, which its competitors like the S24 FE or the Nothing Phone 3a have. The low-light video capability is also relatively inferior to many of its competitors.
This phone is powered by a 5,100mAh battery, which, according to the reviewer, comfortably lasts a full day. It’s running on the Tensor G4 chip, which manages to achieve promising results in some benchmarks, but struggles a bit in sustaining heavy workloads like high-end games.
But the specs aren’t something Google is trying to impress the industry with. It offers a clean software experience, which often matters more than raw performance or an extra camera. Overall, the navigation through the UI seemed very smooth and enjoyable. The bezels are thicker than almost all its competitors, but it’s possible to get used to it unless you’re exclusively looking for a device that stands out visually, in every possible way.
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