New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Google Pixel 9a

$590 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.3" AMOLED

Processor Google Tensor G4

Battery 5100mAh

RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Google Pixel 9a?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $590

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch Announced: 2025, March 19 Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, April

Body Dimensions: 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) Weight: 186 g (6.56 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM - : IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display Type: P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) Size: 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm² (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 - : Always-on display

Platform OS: Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) GPU: Mali-G715 MP7

Memory Card slot - No Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- : UFS 3.1

Main Camera Dual: 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Features: Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Features: HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- : Circle to Search

Battery Type: Li-Po 5100 mAh Charging: 23W wired, PD3.0
7.5W wireless
Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)

Misc Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Models: GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 SAR EU: 0.99 W/kg (head) - - 1.39 W/kg (body) - - Price: About 550 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.