Google Pixel 9a

56 reviews

Feb, 2026

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battery (19)
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screen (15)
performance (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 reviews of Google Pixel 9a. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the design and screen are overall positive. The battery and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the performance, while some have doubts about the connectivity and sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Google Pixel 9a is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Lewis Painter (trustedreviews.com)

Google Pixel 9a Review: Unbeatable value, mostly

Another year means another Pixel ‘a' release – but this year's Google Pixel 9a is different in a few important ways.

Best battery life of any Pixel ; Clean, more understated look ; Great camera performance ; Premium AI features

Thick screen bezels look dated ; No dedicated zoom lens ; Tensor G4 not as powerful as other flagship chips ; Slow charging

The Pixel 9a is a great phone that does nearly everything right. It offers a great design, now distinct from the flagship Pixel 9 collection, with improvements to an already solid camera offering, boosted performance and the longest battery life of any...

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Patrick O'Rourke (pocket-lint.com)

The Pixel 9a is so much better than the iPhone 16e, it's not even close

As far as 2025 mid-range smartphones go, the Pixel 9a beats the competition by a significant margin.

Price is great ; 60-120Hz OLED display is impressive ; Stellar Looking design

Camera performance isn't as great as the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro ; Sizable bezels ; Not every Gemini AI feature is available

Google's mid-range Pixel 9a offers impressive high-end features like a 48-megapixel main shooter, a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with macro, its Tensor G4 chip, and 8GB of RAM, all in a cost-effective $500 package. Google's mid-range Pixel 9a offers...

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)

Google Pixel 9a review: The obvious choice

The Pixel 9a is the least surprising phone I've tried in months, offering plenty of great features but also some familiar shortcomings. Is it still worth buying?

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Connor Jewiss Spencer Hart (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9: should you go mid-range or mainstream?

We pitch the new mid-range Google Pixel 9a against the base-level Pixel 9 to see which is the better value smartphone

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Spencer Hart (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel 9a review: my perfect entry-level phone

Google's latest budget smartphone is packed with AI and features a brilliant new design – find out why it's a must buy in our Pixel 9a review

Sleek, premium new design and super bright screen ; Excellent camera and battery life ; AI smarts at a new affordable price ; Seven years of security updates

Bezels could be smaller ; Charging speeds could be faster

Complete with a sleek redesign, upgraded main camera and Gemini built in – the Google Pixel 9a proves you don’t need to spend big bucks to get a premium phone experience.

Apr, 2025

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel 9a preview: specs, release date and everything we know

The mid-range Google Pixel 9a looks set for an imminent reveal. Here's what to expect from the likely new affordable photography champ

Mar, 2025

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

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The Google Pixel 9a is a mid-range Android phone with a bright display, improved cameras and a better battery life than its predecessor (the Pixel 8a). But what do our tests say? We put this smartphone through its paces in our labs. Here's our full...

Jun, 2025

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Expert review by : Cheryl Tan (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Google Pixel 9a phone review: Is this better than getting the Pixel 9 instead?

Stock Android, Google's AI features and computational photography at a cheaper price? Won't all these make the Pixel 9a a better option than Pixel 9? #google #pixel9a #smartphone

Extremely long software support ; Plenty of AI features ; Stock Android ; Decent cameras

Charging speeds are slow ; Not quite as value-for-money as competitors ; Plastic used for back cover

TL;DR version: If you feel that the best that Google Pixel phones have to offer is their software, the Google Pixel 9a puts a strong case forward. Note: You can buy the phones at the Google Store , Amazon SG , Challenger , Courts , Singtel , Lazada ,...

Jun, 2025

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Google Pixel 9a review: Great camera in a tidy, neat package - Techgoondu

Google seems to have got it right with the Pixel 9a, which takes great photos and also feels snug in the hands. Can still be cheaper, though.

May, 2025

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Google Pixel 9a review: A brilliant Pixel phone to buy

We've been using the Google Pixel 9a to see if it's worthy of being your next smartphone. We've got good news, as you'll find out in our in-depth review.

Long battery life ; Android 15 is well designed and responsive ; Flat rear panel adds flair and convenience ; Wireless charging ; Long software update commitment

Slow wired charging ; Photos can require editing

“The Google Pixel 9a's flat design is a surprising win, while the long battery life, great software, capable cameras, and brilliant fundamentals make it a highly recommended purchase.”

Apr, 2025

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