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The Pixel 9a comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone has a peak brightness of 2,700 nits.

On August 20th, the Google Pixel 10 will arrive. That’s great news if you want the newest and latest phone. But, it actually means you’re running out of time if you want a solid budget phone, at a ...

Regular readers of this regrettably infrequent column will know that I am a Pixel user and fan, mainly for its cameras. So when Google sent me the Pixel 9a about two months ago, well after it was ...

UPDATE (November 13, 2025): The Google Pixel 9a is now getting the latest Android security patch and a new Pixel Feature Drop, too. Read more about both at the end of the article. Summary: The Google ...

The design of a smartphone goes beyond aesthetics, influencing both durability and usability. Each of these devices offers a unique approach to design and build quality: While all three devices cater ...

The Pixel 9a crams Google’s flagship internals and a clean, stock interface into a lower-cost package than the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, but camera sacrifices hold it back. While it isn’t the best camera ...

With the Google Pixel 9a having launched a few months ago and the Google Pixel 9 hitting shelves nearly a year back, a common dilemma arises—should you opt for the newer mid-range model or stick with ...

At $499, this phone has a lot in common with the pricier baseline Pixel 9. Here's what you'll get -- and what you won't -- for that lower price. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...

I’ve reviewed tons of midrange and budget smartphones over the years, and one thing is abundantly clear, midrange smartphones are better than ever. The Google Pixel 9a falls into this midrange ...

The Google Pixel 9A, priced at ₹49,999, offers top features like a powerful camera, long battery life, smart AI tools, and solid durability. With regular updates, safety features, and a sleek design, ...