I switched from my Pixel 9 Pro to the 9a for three weeks - here's my buying advice now

ZDNET's key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You'll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto lens and slower charging speeds. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at T-Mobile more buying choices For a limited time, Google is bundling a $100 gift card when you purchase the Pixel 9a directly from its website. I'm inclined to think that the folks behind the latest Google Pixel 9a are from the future because if there's one thing that the phone gets right, it's timing. The new Pixel 9a is officially here, and at $499, it's a stellar phone investment in today's -- and the foreseeable future's -- unpredictable economy. Of course, the recent tariff news I've been tiptoeing through has been in discussions since January. Also: Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 9a: We tested b ... Read full article.