I’ve reviewed tons of midrange and budget smartphones over the years, and one thing is abundantly clear, midrange smartphones are better than ever. The Google Pixel 9a falls into this midrange ...

It is a very common occurrence to see a manufacturer create a version of a smartphone that is virtually one-to-one with the flagship devices, but with lesser specs. The Google Pixel 9a is exactly one ...

The Google Pixel 9a came out in April of 2025, serving as a budget option for that year's Pixel lineup and was possibly one ...

Google is taking a slightly different direction with its budget A-series phones. The new Google Pixel 9a continues to offer similar performance and features as its mainline devices, but unlike the ...

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The $499 Pixel 9A is a follow-up to one of our favorite phones from 2024, the Pixel 8A. Google kept the price under $500 and added a big, 5,100-mAh battery. As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile ...

Google's Pixel 9a debuts with familiar specs, highlighted by a big 5,100mAh battery and a new main camera sensor. The device embraces vibrant colors, a larger display, and the same Tensor G4 processor ...

Most of the headline acts on Stuff’s upcoming smartphones list are full-on flagships that promise unbeatable performance and killer cameras – but will also come with a wallet-punishing price. The ...

The Google Pixel 9a was announced recently. This is Google’s new budget smartphone, and it has four siblings in the Pixel 9 series. We’ve already compared it to the Pixel 9, and it’s time to do the ...

Ever since we got our first glimpse at the Google Pixel 9a last September, I’ve looked at Google’s next mid-ranger with disdain. Removing the camera bar, going for a generic camera housing in its ...

Google finally revealed a release date for its budget Pixel phone after investigating a ‘component quality issue.’ Google finally revealed a release date for its budget Pixel phone after investigating ...

$500 gets you all of the best parts of being a Google Pixel user. You just have to want to be a part of this ecosystem. Reading time 3 minutes For some people around the world, it may feel like spring ...