The $499 Pixel 9A Is Now in Stores. Who Is Google's New Phone Right For?

Google's latest budget phone, the $499 Pixel 9A, is now available in stores, fresh off the heels of Apple's "affordable" offering, the $599 iPhone 16E. Very convenient timing. Make sure to read CNET's Pixel 9A review. 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 our Pixel 9A guide that has everything you should consider. Camera guide 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 camera. That places the ... Read full article.