Summary

  • Google has announced the launch of its latest phone, the Pixel 9A, which will be available from April, but the specs have already been widely leaked.
  • The smartphone markets’ budget phones are becoming increasingly competitive, with the Pixel 9A offering a larger 6.3-inch screen with increased brightness, a Tensor G4 processor, and better water resistance, and it starts at $499.
  • The missing camera bump on the back of the phone has been replaced by a flush-fitting housing, and the phone is a few millimetres shorter and lighter than its predecessor, the 8A.
  • The 9A offers a 48-megapixel rear camera and 13-megapixel ultrawide camera, along with a macro mode that uses the main sensor, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a battery capacity of 5,100mAh.
  • Google’s OS upgrades and security support will appeal to those looking for long-lasting devices.

By Allison Johnson

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