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To compete, the Pixel 9a will almost certainly lean into AI features.
But much of the focus will be on the phone’s cameras.
The iPhone 16e (left) next to a Pixel 8a
There’s a good reason for that.
Googlehas a well-earned reputation for producing thebest camera phones, especially among its lower-cost offerings.
In theory, the iPhone 16e should be of little concern to Google.
The iPhone 16e (left) next to a Pixel 8a
Just check out the Hallmark sign to see this.
And while Google’s current phone handled color better, the Nothing Phone showed off greater dynamic range.
On paper, that main camera has fewer megapixels than the 64MP lens on the Pixel 8a.
iPhone 16e(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
But there’s more to life than megapixels.
Apparently, this is the same 48MP sensor Google uses for thePixel 9 Pro Fold.
Hardware isn’t the only reason Google’s cameras perform so well.
Pixel 8a(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Google also offers excellent photo processing, which we expect to see in evidence on the Pixel 9a.
iPhone 16e(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
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