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ThePixel 9ahas launched, and it might represent the biggest departure fromGoogle’s brand that we’ve ever seen.

While the phone remains an affordable mid-range phone, comparisons to the more main-linePixel 9are unavoidable.

Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9

Well, it seems that is fully the case as the bar is, officially, gone.

Comparatively, the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9a look pretty similar, at least from the front.

They’re roughly the same size and weight.

Google Pixel 9 lifestyle images

there’s no doubt that Google’s Tensor chips fall behind the more powerfulQualcommand Apple chips.

Both phones also feature the same wealth of AI features, including the wildly popular featureAdd Meand thePixel Studio.

Naturally, Google Gemini also makes an appearance on both, as doesCall Notesand more.

Google Pixel 9a held in hand showing the software

The Pixel 9a features a 48MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide and a 13MP selfie camera.

Google Pixel 9 in-hand in front of a colourful wallpaper

back of Iris Pixel 9a

google pixel 9a in iris vis pixel 8a in green side by side

The four Pixel 9a colors stacked on top of each other with a focus on the camera of the Iris model

Pixel 9a vs Pixel 7a side by side composite.

Google Pixel 9a next to Galaxy A56

google pixel 9a and google pixel 8a in white and black side by side

Google Pixel 9a next to OnePlus 13R

iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

Motorola Razr 2024 Review.

Recipes in the food section of Apple News Plus on an iPhone

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max in one hand

iPhone 17 Pro renders.

iOS 16 Fitness app on an iPhone 12

The LG C5 (on left) faces off against the Samsung S95F (on right).

HDMI input

A split image featuring the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on the left and the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid on the right, leading into the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid vs Nectar Classic showdown

The image shows the Casper Hybrid with Snow Technology pillow on the left and the Coop Cool+ pillow on the right in a side by side comparison

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World