Google’s latest budget phone Google Pixel 9A is now available in stores for $499. This handset is $300 cheaper than the Pixel’s baseline Pixel 9 maintaining other attributes like display size, battery capacity, processor and AI features. So is this flagship fits for you or not. Here is the guideline.
Camera of Google Pixel 9A
When buying a new phone, taking good pictures is the top priority for most people. Google Pixel 9A featured a dual camera on the back with a 48MP wide and a 13MP ultrawide camera. The front camera sports 13MP for taking selfies or video calls. If you judge by megapixel, then this camera's specs are below those of the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro. But for capturing good pictures, megapixels are not the only factor. The other specs are also important.
Pixel 9A’s camera supports Macro Focus, which lets you get close to your subject. Pixel 9A uses the main camera to enable Macro Focus instead of the ultrawide camera as like the other handsets.
AI Guide
The most interesting tools that the Pixel 9A has are the AI editing tools. The feature Magic Editor can help clean up your shots and alteration of the background. Best Take tool creates a photo in a group picture to look their best, and Add Me employs AI to incorporate a photographer in the image. The best AI tools Pixel 9A has because they touch up photos directly on your device. So there are no special skills required.
You can access Gemini to do your task like writing, brainstorming and few more. You will get a circle to search so you can learn about whatever on your screen.
You Can Hold Your Phone for a Long Period
There was a problem keeping the same phone for a long time because of the upgrades. Your phone needs to be upgraded. But companies like Samsung or Google have extended the software and security upgrades for seven years. Many overpriced phones are aggressively forced to purchase the latest tech. If having a phone with key features is the main motto, then the Pixel 9A can be a good choice.
Its good for the kids who dont need the expensive device for their use. There is a feature named Family Links allow parents to manage privacy settings, screen time limitation and sharing locations. They can silence the notifications and disable apps during school time.
This handset runs on the same Google Tensor G4 processor like the Pixel 9 and 9 pro. But it has 8GB of RAM instead of 12GB and 16GB like the premium phones. But i guess this is more than enough for everyday uses like taking pictures, scrolling on websites and using social media. But for gaming purpose 8GB is not a good deal.
It has a 6.3-inch OLED display like the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro with a 60Hz to 120Hz variable refresh rate.
It is packed with a 5100mAh battery that will help your phone last throughout the day. The Google Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS feature is missing in this device, which uses satellite to contact emergency services when you are out of range or Wi-Fi. So overall it's a good deal in a budget.
