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Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: Should You Upgrade?
Apr 3, 2025
Google has launched the Pixel 9a, the latest entrant in the Pixel A series. Although it comes out two months before the usual product cycle, the handset packs some solid upgrades over its predecessor, the Pixel 8a. So, should you upgrade? Let’s find out.
Pixel 9a Ditches the Rear Camera Visor
The Pixel 9a isn’t as compact as its predecessor. It is a tad longer (2.6mm), broader (0.6mm), and lighter (two grams) than the Pixel 8a, resulting in a bigger screen, but that’s not the main design highlight.
With the Pixel 9a, Google seems to have ditched the iconic horizontal camera visor. The design element that gave Pixel phones a distinct identity (for years) isn’t a part of the latest A series iteration anymore. Instead, the cameras are just a part of the back panel.
I don’t hold anything against the flushed camera design on the Pixel 9a. In fact, it makes the phone look sleeker. However, it’s just that the camera visor immediately separates Google’s smartphone lineup from any other model in the market.
Besides the camera visor, the Pixel 9a follows the same formula as the Pixel 8a: punch-hole screen with chunky bezels (and a slightly thinner chin), an aluminum frame with rounded corners, and a plastic back. However, the Pixel 9a’s frame isn’t curved at the back (the phone might not feel as ergonomic as the Pixel 8a).
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