Depending on how you view pre-launch smartphone leaks and how excited you are for Google's fast-approaching Pixel 9a announcement, today is either a very good or a very bad day for you. That's because the next big contender for the title of best budget 5G phone in the world is in the spotlight with a major reveal of virtually all of its specifications and features mere hours after getting another major reveal of its design in four different colors and flawless quality.
Pretty much nothing about the Pixel 8a's highly anticipated sequel is left to the imagination now, which means that Big G might as well come out and officially confirm what we know (and what we've known for quite some time) while there's still a little social media buzz around this device.
Hey, these specs seem kind of familiar
6.3-inch OLED screen with 2424 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate technology;
Gorilla Glass 3 protection;
Google Tensor G4 processor;
Titan M2 security chip;
Android 15 with seven years of OS and security updates;
8GB RAM;
128 and 256GB storage options;
48MP primary rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization;
If you feel like you've heard of this exact same product before, that's probably because all of these specifications have been detailed a full two months ago. Of course, if you doubted the legitimacy or accuracy of any of that information for some reason (like the fact it was all disclosed so prematurely), WinFuture's "confirmation" (translated here) should put you completely "at ease" and remove any mystery that may have still surrounded the Pixel 9a.
The upcoming Pixel 9a looks absolutely stunning in Peony, aka pink. | Image Credit -- WinFuture
Another reason why many of these specs are likely to sound familiar to a lot of hardcore Google fans is because they're virtually identical to what last year's Pixel 8a offers. That includes the RAM count, storage variants, secondary rear camera, single selfie snapper, software support guarantee, and even the product weight.
But there are quite a few (semi) major differences to note as well, from the screen size and battery capacity bump of the Pixel 9a to the apparent main camera downgrade that will undoubtedly improve the real-world imaging performance. Then you have a totally unsurprising jump from Tensor G3 to Tensor G4 processing power, a small but potentially important improvement in water resistance, and obviously, a bump in height and width caused by the extra screen real estate.
On the other hand, the Pixel 9a is actually set to trim a bit of its predecessor's fat (specifically, two grams or so), which definitely feels like an impressive engineering achievement on Google's part.
Will the Pixel 9a be cheaper than previously expected?
According to WinFuture's Roland Quandt, who is almost never wrong about this type of stuff, yes. Namely, the Pixel 9a is today tipped to cost €499 in an entry-level 128GB storage configuration and €599 with 256 gigs of local digital hoarding room in Germany.
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Previously, the expectation was that Google would charge €549 and €649 for the same models of the same phone in Europe, so it's possible that the search giant revised its plans in the meantime... or that earlier information was simply inaccurate.
The Pixel 9a's Iris colorway doesn't look half bad either. | Image Credit -- WinFuture
Either way, these newly predicted price tags for the old continent may or may not mean... what you think they mean for US buyers. That's because the Pixel 9a was already expected to start at a fairly reasonable $499 stateside, which I highly doubt Google plans to reduce to $449 prior to the handset's release. But there is a chance the 256GB variant will be priced at $599 instead of the originally forecast $649, which would make a lot more sense and probably convince way more digital hoarders to splurge for the costlier model.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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