Google is back with another exciting release — the Pixel 9a, the latest addition to its A-series line. Priced at $499, this powerful device has some new features, including enhanced AI capabilities, improved cameras, and the Google Tensor G4 chip — the fastest, most efficient chip ever built by Google.
Pixel 9a has a new look with a 6.3-inch Actua display, which is the brightest display on an A-series phone to date. The phone comes in four attractive colors: Peony, Iris, Porcelain, and Obsidian.
Google’s camera technology remains a highlight of the Pixel series, and the Pixel 9a doesn’t disappoint. For the first time, the A-series gets Macro Focus, allowing users to capture the smallest details.
Other impressive AI-powered photography tools include Add Me, which combines two group photos to ensure everyone, even the photographer, makes it into the shot; Best Take, which blends facial expressions from a series of photos into one perfect group photo; and Magic Editor with Auto Frame, which automatically reframes photos, suggesting the best crop while expanding the scene to enhance the image.
Additionally, tools like Magic Eraser and Audio Magic Eraser are designed to remove distractions from photos and enhance audio in videos.
The Pixel 9a has the best battery life of any Pixel to date, providing over 30 hours of battery life, which can extend to over 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver.
What truly sets the Pixel 9a apart is its built-in Gemini Nano, a personal AI assistant designed to help with various tasks. Whether it’s using Google Maps, Calendar, YouTube, or having conversations through Gemini Live, the AI-powered assistant makes multitasking a breeze.
Google is marketing the Pixel 9a as a great first phone for kids, thanks to enhanced parental control tools. With Family Link, parents can manage their child’s account, set screen time limits, review app usage, approve downloads, and adjust privacy settings. The School Time feature limits phone functionality and silences notifications during school hours, allowing parents to customize schedules and decide which apps remain accessible.
Additionally, Google Wallet for Kids, rolling out in the U.S, enables children to make payments and manage supported passes under parental supervision.
The Pixel 9a is available for $499 and will hit the market via the Google Store and retail partners starting in April.
