Google Pixel 9a  

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Camera
Inconsistent macro mode – Macro mode can be unreliable and inconsistent.

Performance
Slow charging speeds – Charging speeds lag behind competitors.

Design
Uninspired design – Aesthetics are plain unless you choose a bold colorway.

Display
No screenshot editor – Lacks a dedicated app for screenshot editing.

Battery
Battery endurance mismatch – Battery capacity has increased, but actual longevity hasn’t improved much.

Software
AI hallucinations – Some AI features feel like beta tests, with accuracy issues.

Voice typing struggles – Struggles with nuance and accents outside of quiet rooms.

Limited AI availability – Some advanced AI features are missing or locked behind a paywall.

Google Pixel 9a  

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Camera
High-quality macro shots – Macro shots come out with near-DSLR crispness.

Versatile photography – Portrait, night, and ultrawide capabilities are impressive for this segment.

Great value – Offers camera, software, and longevity without breaking the bank.

Performance
Performance uplift – Performance is undeniably improved for multitasking and heavier apps.

Design
Improved build quality – Sturdier, more premium feel than previous models.

IP68 rating – Water and dust resistance gives peace of mind.

Display
Impressive display – Vivid, punchy OLED panel that gets eye-searingly bright.

Sunlight legibility – Easily legible even under brutal sunlight.

Larger display – Larger and more luminous than its predecessor.

Battery
Wireless charging – Offers wireless charging, once reserved for premium phones.

All-day battery life – Battery lasts comfortably through a full day.

Software
Software refinement – Mature software refinement gives the device a polished, stable feel.

Clean UI – The UI is cleaner and more deliberate, enhancing usability.

Deep AI integration – Google’s AI toolkit is deeply embedded in the OS.

Seven years of updates – Long-term software support is a rarity at this price point.

Google Pixel 9a  

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ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #29

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #37

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #40

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #3

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #7

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #40

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #45

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #46

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #11

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Google Pixel 9a  

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Last update: 2025-04-15

Google Pixel 9a

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29th best phone of 2025 - check reviews

6.3-inch

186g

8.9mm

23W

waterproof

80

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Google-Pixel-9a

* Screen covers 83.5% of body.