Pixel 9a Leaked Renders Suggest Flush Rear Camera Module Instead of Iconic Visor

Pixel 9a could be the final Pixel device to use a Samsung-designed processor.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 1 October 2024 11:35 IST

Pixel 9a Leaked Renders Suggest Flush Rear Camera Module Instead of Iconic Visor

Photo Credit: Android Headlines/ @OnLeaks

Google's Pixel 9 series with four models debuted last month

Highlights

New renders of upcoming Pixel 9a posted online
Pixel 9a is expected to ship with Android 15
It seems to have large noticeable bezels

Google Pixel 9 series with four models — Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold — debuted last month. The Pixel 9a is now expected to join the family as the latest mid-range addition. Ahead of any official confirmation, a set of computer-aided design (CAD) renders of the upcoming Pixel phone have surfaced online. They showcase a significant change to its rear panel. The Pixel 9a is expected to ship with Android 15 and Tensor G4 processor.

Pixel 9a Design Leaks With Flush Cameras

Android Headlines has acquired images of the unannounced Pixel 9a in association with prominent tipster OnLeaks. The CAD-based renders of the phone do not feature a camera bar or the iconic visor but rather the cameras are flush with the back panel. Instead of the signature visor, a pill-shaped module covers the two camera sensors.

The Pixel 9a's leaked design resembles the LG V60 ThinQ. The Pixel phone seems to have noticeable but uniform side bezels and flat edges. The rest of the phone looks similar to other Pixel 9 phones.

Pixel 9a May Use Pixel 9's New Tensor Chipset, But Use Older Modem

Pixel 9a leaked CAD render
Photo Credit: Android Headlines

The Pixel 9a will reportedly debut with Android 15 and get seven years of updates like its predecessor. The latest operating system is expected to start rolling out on October 15. The report notes that it could be the last Google device to include a Samsung-design Tensor chip as Google eyes to use TSMC for future processors in 2025.

Google Pixel 9a Early Leak Suggests New Rear Camera Layout

The remaining specifications of the Pixel 9a are expected to be similar to the Pixel 8a. The latter includes a 6.1-inch display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 4,492mAh battery and 18W wired fast charging support. The Pixel 8a has a Tensor G3 SoC under the hood but the upcoming model will get a Tensor G4 chipset.

Googl's Pixel 8a is priced in India at Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB variant. It was announced in the first week of May. The Pixel 9a is also expected to go official at the same time next year.

Google Pixel 8a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

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

Read detailed Google Pixel 8a review

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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Further reading: Pixel 9a, Pixel 9a Specifications, Pixel 9, Pixel 8a, Google, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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