Google Pixel 9a Design Spotted in Leaked Live Images With Oval-Shaped Rear Camera Module

A leaked image of the rear panel on the Pixel 9a backs previous reports that it would debut without a metallic "visor" seen on the Pixel 9 series.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 7 December 2024 12:36 IST

Google Pixel 9a Design Spotted in Leaked Live Images With Oval-Shaped Rear Camera Module

Google Pixel 9a is tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display like the Pixel 9 (pictured)

Highlights

Google Pixel 9a could arrive without a raised metallic camera module
Leaked images of the handset show us what the Pixel 9 may look like
Google has yet to announce any plans to launch the Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a is tipped to launch next year as the successor to the Pixel 8a model, and the handset's specifications have previously leaked online. An X (formerly Twitter) user has now leaked two live photos of the purported Pixel 9a model, giving us a good look at the smartphone's design. It could feature an oval-shaped rear camera module, without the metal "visor" seen on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models that were launched by the search giant in August.

Google Pixel 9a Design (Leaked)

The first image posted by X user fenibook (@feni_book) shows the rear panel of the purported Pixel 9a model. Instead of the "G" logo, the handset in the leaked image is seen to sport a completely different logo. This is not uncommon for Google's smartphones — previously leaked images of prototypes have also included various logos that are replaced before the phones were produced.

Live images of the purported Pixel 9a leaked by the tipster
Photo Credit: X/ @feni_book

Meanwhile, the live photo of the Pixel 9a prototype backs previous leaks that claimed the smartphone would feature a rear camera module without a protruding metallic border, seen on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. Instead, the Pixel 9a is shown to feature a horizontal dual rear camera setup that is aligned to the left, with an LED flash located on the right.

According to the second image shared by the user, the front of the Pixel 9a will appear similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 8a. The display of the leaked prototype appears to have a centre-aligned hole punch cutout to house the selfie camera. The Pixel 9a live image also indicates that it would be equipped with thick bezels, like the Pixel 8a model.

Previous reports suggest that the Pixel 9a will be equipped with Google's Tensor G4 chip, which is the same processor used on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. It is also said to feature 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The Pixel 9a is said to feature a 48-megapixel dual rear camera setup.

The handset will reportedly sport a 6.3-inch screen, with a refresh rate that ranges between 60Hz and 120Hz. It is also expected to pack a larger 5,000mAh battery in comparison with its predecessor, which has a 6.1-inch screen and a 4,500mAh battery. More details of the handset are likely to surface in the coming months, ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025.

Google Pixel 9

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Flagship build and design
Excellent display
Great cameras
Good battery life
AI features are fun

Bad
Processor is still not great
Heats up
No longer compact

Read detailed Google Pixel 9 review

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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Google Pixel 9 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium and solid feel
Top-notch display
Amazing loudspeakers
Decent battery life
Excellent cameras
AI powerhouse

Bad
Expensive
Single RAM and storage model available
Lags behind in raw performance

Read detailed Google Pixel 9 Pro review

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

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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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