Battery, Bump and Budget: Comparing Google Pixel 9A to Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL

With the Pixel 9A about to land on April 10, you may be looking at whether Google's budget phone is the right choice for you -- and if it's wise to pick up a new phone before expected tariffs push up prices. Even as the low-cost offering in the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 9A exceeds some specs found in its pricier siblings. Let's look at how it compares to the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. With budget phones, the question is always, "What's missing?" For example, Apple ditched MagSafe and stuck with a single camera for the iPhone 16E -- which still comes in at $599. With the new Pixel 9A, what is Google giving up to hit a friendlier $499 price? See also: Buy or Wait Guide: 10 Experts Predict How Tariffs Will Change Tech Prices in 2025 and What to Do Now Hey, better battery Google's Pixel 9A in Peony. James Martin/CNET People consistently rate battery power as the most important consideration for a new phone, and here Google delivered. The Pixel 9A has a higher-powered bat ... Read full article.