Upcoming Pixel 9a: Leaked Renders and Expected Features Revealed

One major thing that we are waiting to see is the Pixel 9 series which was rumored with huge improvements in hardware and AI functionalities. High-quality leaked renders of the…

By Ishika Setia

October 5, 2024

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One major thing that we are waiting to see is the Pixel 9 series which was rumored with huge improvements in hardware and AI functionalities. High-quality leaked renders of the Pixel 9a are here, giving us a preview of what to expect as we approach the launch of the A-series Pixels.

Leaks About the Pixel 9a

Android Headlines alleges they operate from renders coming in accordance with real-world photos of the Pixel 9a that leaked a couple of months back. The most obvious shift appears to be the flush camera module, which eliminates the camera bar/island from the Pixel 9 lineup.

It would be rare for an A-series device to change up design aspects from the year’s Pixel phones, but in this instance, it rather looks like something might indeed have changed. The dual cameras are accompanied by an LED flash, while the rest of the back remains fairly minimalist. The front design is similar to the regular Pixel 9, albeit with very visible bezels around it. The Device features a volume rocker and power button on the right side, a SIM card slot inside the Type-C port & Downward-firing speaker at the bottom.

As far as the specs go, we do not expect to see much of an upgrade over the Pixel 8a – keeping most things the same such as a 6.1-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate along with 8GB RAM coupled with at least 128GB storage. And while the Pixel 9a has a more underclocked version of the Tensor G4 than its higher-tier sibling, it could have the latest iteration or a slightly less capable one since IPoP is technically inferior to FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging) that was utilized in earlier Tensor chips.

This could be the final Pixel to utilize Samsung Foundry’s manufacturing process, as Google plans to switch to TSMC’s node for the Tensor G5. The Pixel 9a is also expected to ship with Android 15 out of the box, unlike the Pixel 9 series. While a concrete release date remains unknown, historical timelines suggest the Pixel 9a could debut in May 2025. Pricing details are yet to be determined, but it would be surprising if Google decided to increase the cost.