Pixel 9a Release Date Revealed in New Leak; Could Launch Months Ahead of Previous Schedule

Google will reportedly start shipping Pixel 9a on March 26.

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Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 30 January 2025 11:57 IST
Highlights
  • Google Pixel 9a is inching towards its launch
  • Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a were released during the Google I/O events in May
  • Upcoming phone could run on a Google Tensor G4 processor
Pixel 9a Release Date Revealed in New Leak; Could Launch Months Ahead of Previous Schedule

Google may change its launch pattern of the Pixel A-series phone this year

Google's Pixel 9Pixel 9 ProPixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were launched in August last year. The Pixel 9a is now expected to hit shelves soon as an affordable latecomer to the lineup. Several leaks have already surfaced, suggesting its design, camera, and battery specifications. Now, a new report reveals the launch date of the Pixel 9a. Google has unveiled its Pixel A series models at its annual Google I/O event in May in the previous years. The new leak however indicates that Pixel 9a will land earlier than usual, with pre-orders starting mid-March.

Android Headlines citing unnamed sources reports that Google will start pre-orders for Pixel 9a on March 19. The phone will reportedly ship a week later on March 26. It is said to be available in stores on the same date.

The newly rumoured launch date suggests that Google may change its pattern of launching Pixel A series phones in May. Previous models like Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a were unveiled during the Google I/O events in May.

Pixel 9a Price, Specifications (Expected)

The Pixel 9a is tipped to be priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 42,000) for the 128GB storage model in the US. It is likely to come with a 6.285-inch Actua display with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits and HDR brightness of 1,800 nits. This display is said to have Gorilla Glass 3 coating. It could run on a Google Tensor G4 processor alongside a Titan M2 security chip and 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The handset is anticipated to be available in 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options.

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On the rear, the Pixel 9a will reportedly have a dual camera unit including a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide Sony IMX712 sensor. It could house a 5,100mAh battery with 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging support. It could come with IP68 for water resistance and dust resistance.

 
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  • Software
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  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
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  • Excellent display
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  • Good battery life
  • AI features are fun
  • Bad
  • Processor is still not great
  • Heats up
  • No longer compact
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.30-inch
Front Camera 10.5-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4700mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 1080x2424 pixels
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  • Decent battery life
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  • AI powerhouse
  • Bad
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  • Single RAM and storage model available
  • Lags behind in raw performance
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.30-inch
Front Camera 42-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4700mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 1280x2856 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Premium design
  • Bright display
  • Impressive AI features
  • Quality rear cameras
  • Long-term software commitment
  • Video Boost works brilliantly
  • Bad
  • Portrait mode needs work
  • Average battery life
  • 45W charger not available in India
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.80-inch
Front Camera 42-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB
Battery Capacity 5060mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 1344x2992 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Compact IP67-rated design
  • Timely software updates
  • Pixel Feature Drops are worth the wait
  • Impressive still camera performance
  • Bad
  • Thick display bezel
  • Gets very hot when using the camera
  • Heating limits camera options
  • Wired and wireless charging are slow
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.10-inch
Front Camera 13-megapixel
Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity 4492mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
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