The Google Pixel 9a isn’t expected to debut for several months, but details of the alleged phone have already surfaced multiple times online. It is expected to be the successor to this year’s Pixel 8a, which is the company’s latest mid-range smartphone. The publication has now leaked several key specifications of the Pixel 9a, which Google may unveil in early 2025. The phone will reportedly feature a larger battery and the firm’s current-generation Tensor G4 chipset.
Google Pixel 9a specifications (leaked)
A report by Android Headlines, citing multiple sources, claims that the Pixel 9a will have a 6.3-inch Actual display with a refresh rate of 60Hz to 120Hz. That’s slightly larger than the 6.1-inch screen on the current-generation A-series model, and puts the mid-range phone on par with the standard Pixel 9 model.
If the Pixel 9a will have a larger screen, the phone is expected to increase in size as well. According to the publication, the company will use the extra space to include a larger 5,000 mAh battery, which is a significant improvement over the Pixel 8a that arrived earlier this year with a 4,500 mAh battery.
Google usually packs its Pixel A-series phones with current-generation chips, and the upcoming phone is expected to follow the same trend. The report states that the Pixel 9a will be powered by a Tensor G4 chip along with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Meanwhile, the company will reportedly equip the Pixel 9a with a 48-megapixel primary camera — earlier reports suggest it will be the same sensor used on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It is also reported to have a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a horizontal arrangement on the back. On the front, the alleged Pixel 9a has a 13-megapixel selfie camera.
The Pixel 9a is expected to arrive with Android 15 and will likely receive 7 years of OS updates and monthly security updates, just like the Pixel 8a and other recent smartphones. According to a recent report, the company may launch the smartphone in early 2025 instead of unveiling it at Google I/O in May.