Spec Showdown: How Does Pixel 9A Compare to Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9A is finally available, rounding out the lineup that includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Make sure to read CNET's Pixel 9A review. As the least expensive model at $499, the Pixel 9A is already a favorite of mobile carrier deals, but how does it compare to the other members of this year's Pixel club? 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 comes in Peony and three other colors. 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 battery than any of the other Pixel 9 p ... Read full article.