Google Pixel 9a Full Specs Leaked: Upgraded Tensor G4 Chip, 48MP Main Camera, $499 Price Tag

Google Pixel 9a Full Specs Leaked: Upgraded Tensor G4 Chip, 48MP Main Camera, $499 Price TagTech media outlet AndroidHeadline published a blog post yesterday, sharing complete specs information for the Google Pixel 9a smartphone, and comparing it with models like the Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.Release Date and Support CycleIt is predicted that Google will launch the Pixel 9a around March next year, shipping with Android 15 out of the box

Google Pixel 9a Full Specs Leaked: Upgraded Tensor G4 Chip, 48MP Main Camera, $499 Price Tag

Tech media outlet AndroidHeadline published a blog post yesterday, sharing complete specs information for the Google Pixel 9a smartphone, and comparing it with models like the Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Release Date and Support Cycle

It is predicted that Google will launch the Pixel 9a around March next year, shipping with Android 15 out of the box. Similar to the Pixel 8a, the Pixel 9a will offer 7 years of update support.

Size and Display

The Pixel 9a will be slightly larger than the Pixel 8a, measuring 154x73 mm, approximately 2 mm taller and 1 mm wider than the Pixel 8a, while maintaining the same thickness of 8.9 mm. The larger size suggests that the Pixel 9a will feature a bigger screen, expected to be 6.2 inches or 6.3 inches. In comparison, the Pixel 9 phone measures 72 mm in width and sports a 6.3-inch display, but the Pixel 9a will have thicker bezels than the Pixel 9.

Chip

The Pixel 9a will upgrade to the Tensor G4 chip. It is worth noting that this might be the last Pixel device using a Samsung-made processor, as it is rumored that the Pixel 10 will feature a fully Google-customized processor manufactured by TSMC.

Camera

The Pixel 9a inherits the camera arrangement of the Pixel 9, equipped with ultra-wide and wide-angle cameras. The main camera will be adjusted from 64MP to 48MP, potentially using the same sensor as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The source also reveals that the ultra-wide and front-facing cameras will remain at 13MP, but the device will still lack a telephoto camera, failing to meet users' needs for distant photography.

It is worth mentioning that the Pixel 9a will support the AddMe feature, allowing users to take group photos using AI without the need for assistance from others.

Color

The Pixel 9a will offer four color options, including the common white (Porcelain) and black (Obsidian), as well as two new colors: pink (Peony) and purple (Iris).

Battery

The Pixel 9a will feature a 5000mAh battery, a 11% increase compared to the Pixel 8a (4492mAh). However, the charging speed remains unchanged, still featuring 18W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging, implying that the Pixel 9a will require longer time to charge to 50% or 80%.

Price

The Pixel 9a is expected to be priced at $499.

Summary

The Pixel 9a's spec upgrades mainly focus on the chip, main camera, and battery capacity, anticipated to deliver enhanced performance and endurance. The retention of the same camera arrangement as the Pixel 9 indicates similar photographic capabilities.

It is noteworthy that the Pixel 9a will be the last Pixel device to feature a Samsung-made processor, while the Pixel 10 will adopt a fully Google-customized processor, which will bring stronger competitiveness to the Pixel series.