Following earlier leaks of rendered images, live photos purporting to be the Google Pixel 9a have now surfaced online on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Shared by user @feni_book, the images show both the front and back of the alleged Pixel 9a. The front reveals a familiar design with a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, flat edges, and minimal bezels.
The rear design, however, seems to be a big departure from both its predecessor and the Pixel 9 series. The phone has a boxy chassis with rounded corners, a departure from the curved design of the Pixel 8a.
Most notably, the rear camera module ditches the horizontal bar seen on the Pixel 9 series in favor of a smaller, left-aligned pill or oval-shaped layout housing dual camera sensors and an LED flash.
The back panel sports a unique textured design and a logo that differs from the typical Google logo. That’s because it’s not the final product — it’s an Engineering Validation Test unit often used for internal testing before mass production.
The sticker on the phone’s back reveals its IMEI number, which when checked against databases confirms it as a Google device with the model number GTF7P.
What Else Do We Know
The phone is rumored to boast a 6.3-inch display with a 60Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, an upgrade from the Pixel 8a’s 6.1-inch screen. Under the hood, the Pixel 9a might be powered by the same Tensor G4 chipset found in the Pixel 9 lineup that will replace the Pixel 8a’s Tensor G3.
The phone is expected to pack a 5000mAh battery compared to the Pixel 8a’s 4492mAh cell. However, charging speeds might remain unchanged as the rumors point towards the same 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. Memory options are expected to mirror the Pixel 8a, with 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage.
The camera department might see a downgrade compared to the Pixel 8a’s 64MP main sensor. Leaks suggest the rear will have a 48MP main sensor similar to the one found in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Finally, the Pixel 9a could boast an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, surpassing the Pixel 8a’s IP67 rating.
It’s important to note that these are just leaks, and Google has not officially confirmed any details about the Pixel 9a. With the design seemingly undergoing a shift and potential spec upgrades, it will be interesting to see if these leaks hold true when Google eventually unveils the phone.
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