Google’s latest budget phone, the $499 Pixel 9A, is arriving early this year, fresh off the heels of Apple’s “affordable” offering, the $599 iPhone 16E. Very convenient timing. The Pixel 9A will be available in stores on Thursday, starting in the US and UK.
The Pixel 9A is $300 cheaper than the baseline Pixel 9 and, therefore, scales back a bit when it comes to features like cameras and RAM. However, it maintains other attributes like display size, processor and AI features — and even touts a higher battery capacity than its pricier Pixel counterparts.
So is the Pixel 9A a good fit for you? Here’s everything to consider.
Camera and AI considerations
The Pixel 9A has a wide and ultrawide camera.
Being able to take good photos is usually a top priority when buying a new phone since, for most people, their phone is their only camera. The Pixel 9A has two…
