The $499 Pixel 9A is a follow-up to one of our favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A. Google not only kept the price under $500 but also gave the phone a big 5,100 mAh battery. The Pixel 9A has a new design, however, that might rub some people the wrong way.
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00:00This is the Google Pixel 9a. It costs $499 and is the follow-up to one of my favorite phones from 2024.
00:08The Pixel 9a has some big shoes to fill. The Pixel 7a and 8a were two of our favorite phones,
00:15with the Pixel 8a receiving a CNET Editor's Choice Award.
00:19Now, Google found the sweet spot with the Pixel 8a in terms of features, battery life, long-term software support, and overall value.
00:28The Pixel 9a faces added pressure as it comes out on the heels of Apple's affordable phone, the $600 iPhone 16e.
00:36Now, fortunately, Google did not follow Apple and kept the Pixel 9a's price at $499,
00:43which puts it more in reach for people who have a small budget, especially as U.S. tariffs take hold and drive the cost of goods higher.
00:52Now, the Pixel 9a looks different from recent Pixel A models. Like the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, the 9a has flat sides instead of curved sides like on the Pixel 8a.
01:04But Google's design approach to the Pixel 9a challenges the boundaries of minimalism.
01:11Now, the back of the phone is nearly completely flat, with the camera bump sticking out just a hair.
01:17It doesn't wobble when it's on a table on its back, though the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro that have a camera bar didn't wobble either.
01:24But I'm all here for the flat design.
01:27However, the Pixel 9a doesn't have a camera bar, and that does take away some of its pixel-ness.
01:33Now, what do you think about the Pixel A's new look? Let me know in the comments.
01:37Now, in the tug of war between form and function, Google says that the Pixel 9a is the most durable Pixel A device they've ever made.
01:46The back is made from 81% recycled plastic, and I know some people will roll their eyes at hearing that because plastic on the back, eye roll.
01:54But during the little time I got to try out the Pixel 9a, it felt incredibly solid in my hand.
02:00The phone has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, meaning it can be submerged as deep as 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
02:08The Pixel 9a comes in four colors, obsidian, porcelain, peony, and iris.
02:13And in person, I really like the iris color quite a bit.
02:18In terms of photography, the Pixel 9a has a 48-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide.
02:24The new main camera supports macro focus, which means you can get close to your subject, think like you're taking a food photo, and have it be in focus.
02:33In fact, Google accomplishes this with the main camera instead of the ultra-wide like other phones do.
02:38The Pixel 9a also has Admi, which uses AR and AI and lets a photographer add themselves to a group photo.
02:46The Pixel 9a's 48-megapixel camera is a step down from the 64-megapixel main camera on the Pixel 8a in terms of resolution, but more megapixels isn't necessarily better.
02:58Also, the Pixel 9a has a bunch of AI goodies we've seen on more expensive Pixels like the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro, like Best Take for better portraits.
03:07There's Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser for removing distractions, Night Sight for low-light photos, and much more.
03:14The Pixel 9a runs on Google's Tensor G4 chip, the same one found in the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro.
03:20And that means it can support Google AI features and Gemini, and that it will receive seven years of software and security updates.
03:27In terms of power, Google says that the Pixel 9a has the largest battery of any Pixel 8 device.
03:34I look forward to getting a Pixel 9a and testing its battery and more for my full review.
03:39In terms of everything else, well, the Pixel 9a has all the Pixel features you'd expect.
03:44Everything from theft protection and Family Link for limiting access and sharing, to Google services like Gmail and Maps.
03:52The Pixel 9a comes in either 128GB or 256GB of storage, and comes with three months of Google One, three months of YouTube Premium, and six months of Fitbit Premium.
04:05So, that's all I've got. If you want to know more about the Pixel 9a, check out CNET for more coverage.
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