Google seems to be committed to launching its latest mid-range phone.
According to Android headlines, pre-orders will start for the Pixel 9a March 19, 2025Expected with shipping and availability in stores March 26. This would be a change compared to earlier launches, which took the Google I/O event in May in May.
The same report suggests that the Pixel 9a will maintain the same starting price as its predecessor, the Pixel 8a, for $ 499 for the 128 GB model in the US. However, the 256 GB variant can see a slight increase and are priced at $ 599.
The British prices are not included, but we expect that it is £ 499 for the 128 GB model and £ 599 for the 256 GB variant as the US appear to be true.
Onleaks x Android Headlines
In terms of specifications, Android Headlines reports that the phone will have a 6.28-inch OLED display with a peak clearance of 2,700 nits. Under the hood it is expected to accommodate Google’s Tensor G4 processor, the same that is found in the Pixel 9 series, next to 8 GB RAM.
Although the camera can contain a 48MP main sensor and a 13MP Ultrawide lens, the phone can be driven by a considerable battery of 5,100 mAh, so that the largest battery capacity in a pixel device is marked so far.
In particular, the Pixel 9a is expected to deviate from the traditional camera design, instead for a rinse back. This design change is probably to accommodate the larger battery while retaining a sleek profile.
The device is expected to be slightly wider and larger than the Pixel 8A, with dimensions of 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm and a weight of approximately 185.9 g.
The phone is also expected to be available in four color options: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris and Penony.
Onleaks x Android Headlines
This rather than usual release fits in with the recent strategy of Google to promote the timelines of the product launch.
The Pixel 9 series, for example, was launched in August 2024 and went up from the typical schedule of October. This shift suggests the intention of Google to attract market attention prior to its competitors.
As the launch date approaches, we expect to learn more about the Pixel 9a in the coming weeks. In the meantime, read more about the upcoming Pixel 10 series, expected later this year.