Pixel 9a Release Date Revealed in New Leak; Could Launch Months Ahead of Previous Schedule

Google will reportedly start shipping Pixel 9a on March 26.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 30 January 2025 11:57 IST

Pixel 9a Release Date Revealed in New Leak; Could Launch Months Ahead of Previous Schedule

Google may change its launch pattern of the Pixel A-series phone this year

Highlights

Google Pixel 9a is inching towards its launch
Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a were released during the Google I/O events in May
Upcoming phone could run on a Google Tensor G4 processor

Google's Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were launched in August last year. The Pixel 9a is now expected to hit shelves soon as an affordable latecomer to the lineup. Several leaks have already surfaced, suggesting its design, camera, and battery specifications. Now, a new report reveals the launch date of the Pixel 9a. Google has unveiled its Pixel A series models at its annual Google I/O event in May in the previous years. The new leak however indicates that Pixel 9a will land earlier than usual, with pre-orders starting mid-March.

Android Headlines citing unnamed sources reports that Google will start pre-orders for Pixel 9a on March 19. The phone will reportedly ship a week later on March 26. It is said to be available in stores on the same date.

The newly rumoured launch date suggests that Google may change its pattern of launching Pixel A series phones in May. Previous models like Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a were unveiled during the Google I/O events in May.

Google Pixel 9a's Higher Storage Variants Could Cost More than Last Year

Pixel 9a Price, Specifications (Expected)

The Pixel 9a is tipped to be priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 42,000) for the 128GB storage model in the US. It is likely to come with a 6.285-inch Actua display with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits and HDR brightness of 1,800 nits. This display is said to have Gorilla Glass 3 coating. It could run on a Google Tensor G4 processor alongside a Titan M2 security chip and 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The handset is anticipated to be available in 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options.

On the rear, the Pixel 9a will reportedly have a dual camera unit including a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide Sony IMX712 sensor. It could house a 5,100mAh battery with 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging support. It could come with IP68 for water resistance and dust resistance.

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

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Bright display
Impressive AI features
Quality rear cameras
Long-term software commitment
Video Boost works brilliantly

Bad
Portrait mode needs work
Average battery life
45W charger not available in India

Read detailed Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review

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

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