The Pixel 9A Arrives April 10. Should You Buy It?

Google's latest budget phone, the $499 Pixel 9A, has arrived early this year, fresh off the heels of Apple's "affordable" offering, the $599 iPhone 16E. Very convenient timing. The Pixel 9A will be available in stores on April 10, starting in the US and UK. The Pixel 9A is $300 cheaper than the baseline Pixel 9 and, therefore, scales back a bit when it comes to features like cameras and RAM. However, it maintains other attributes like display size, processor and AI features -- and even touts a higher battery capacity than its pricier Pixel counterparts. So is the Pixel 9A a good fit for you? Here's everything to consider. Camera and AI considerations The Pixel 9A has a wide and ultrawide camera. James Martin/CNET Being able to take good photos is usually a top priority when buying a new phone since, for most people, their phone is their only camera. The Pixel 9A has two cameras on the back: a 48-megapixel wide and 13-megapixel ultrawide, along with a 13-megapixel front-facing came ... Read full article.