The Google Pixel 9a price was leaked before its release: Every other thing we are aware of
There are rumours that the Google Pixel 9a will be available for purchase next month. The recent leak implies the smartphone's price, even though there hasn't been an official announcement yet. The Google Pixel 9a costs about the same as its predecessor, according to the leak.
Ankush Pandey
In Short
- There are rumours that the Google Pixel 9a will launch in March 2025.
- The price of the base model is anticipated to stay the same, but the high-end model may cost more.
- According to rumours, it will have a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Rumour has it that the upcoming phone, the Google Pixel 9a, will be priced similarly to its predecessor as Google prepares to release its more subdued version. The price in the US and Europe will be the same as that of the Pixel 8a, which was released in May 2024, according to the Android Headlines report.
According to the report, the price of the Google Pixel 9a remains at €549 (about Rs 50,200) for the 128GB model and €609 (about Rs 55,700) for the 256GB model in the majority of Europe. As we previously reported, the phone is anticipated to retail for $499 (Rs 43,400) in the United States.
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The Android Headline states that the 128GB and 256GB models of the Google Pixel 9a are anticipated to retail for $679 (Rs 59,100) and $809 (Rs 70,500), respectively. Google's decision to keep the Pixel 9a's price the same despite its major redesign is refreshing at a time when prices are rising everywhere. However, let's examine our expectations for the Indian price before we offer any commentary.
Google Pixel 9a: India price (expectations)
The price of the Google Pixel 9a in India is still unknown, but it is anticipated to be similar to that of the Pixel 8a. For comparison, the Google Pixel 8a's 128GB and 256GB storage models were first available in India for Rs 52,999 and Rs 59,999, respectively. Previous reports indicate that the 128GB model of the Google Pixel 9a will retail for $499 (roughly Rs 43,400) in the US, while the 256GB model will cost $599 (roughly Rs 51,800). The top storage model costs $40 more (about Rs 3,400) than the base model, which is still the same price as the Pixel 8a.
The Pixel 9a is anticipated to start at Rs 52,999 if Google adopts a similar pricing strategy, with the 256GB model possibly reaching Rs 64,000. As a result, the two storage options would cost more than Rs 10,000 more.
Google Pixel 9a: What to expect
The alleged design of the upcoming Google Pixel 9a has been made public by the tipster in the most recent video leak. It supports earlier rumours that the upcoming Pixel 9a will have a sleeker, flush-back design instead of the iconic bar-style camera module seen on earlier Pixel models.
The Google logo is centred on the phone's flat, matte back, which is displayed in the video. Instead of sticking out like its predecessors, the camera module is discreetly incorporated into the body. The power button and volume rockers are located on the right side of the device, while the left side is button-free and uncluttered.
Although the leak did not reveal the Pixel 9a's front, there are rumours that it will have a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for HDR10+, and an impressive peak brightness of 2,700 nits. But in comparison to the high-end Pixel 9 models, the bezels might be a little thicker.
It is anticipated that the Pixel 9a will be powered by Google's Tensor G4 chipset and 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM. According to reports, there will be storage options of 128GB and 256GB, both of which will use UFS 3.1 technology. Seven years of software and security updates are anticipated for the device, which will come with Android 15.
A 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens are reportedly part of the dual-lens setup that the Pixel 9a will have. According to reports, the front-facing camera has a 13-megapixel sensor.
