It has almost become a tradition for upcoming Pixel phones to leak in full, with unboxing videos surfacing well before their official launch. This year is no exception, as nearly every detail about Google’s mid-range Pixel 9a has already been revealed online. Now, even unboxing videos have made their way to YouTube, leaving little to the imagination.
YouTube creators Sahil Karoul and The Mobile Central have shared hands-on footage of the Pixel 9a, showcasing the device in detail. The videos highlight the Iris Purple and Porcelain color variants, along with the phone’s updated design featuring a flat camera module and noticeably large front bezels.
The Pixel 9a features a plastic back with a matte finish, complemented by an aluminum frame, maintaining the design language of the Pixel 9 series. The left edge remains clean, while the right side houses the volume and power buttons. At the bottom, you’ll find a USB Type-C port, SIM card tray, microphone, and speaker grille. The device weighs approximately 187 grams.
Compact in form, the Pixel 9a sports a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, though with noticeably large bezels. As previously leaked, the phone is powered by the Tensor G4 chipset paired with the Exynos 5300 modem rather than the newer Exynos 5400 found in the Pixel 9 series.
The Pixel 9a features a 48MP primary camera alongside a 13MP ultrawide lens on the rear. Powering the device is a solid 5,100mAh battery with 23W charging support. It also includes a USB 3.2 Type-C port with display output support and a rumored but unconfirmed Satellite Connectivity feature.
Out of the box, the Pixel 9a will run Android 15 and is expected to receive 7 years of updates, in line with Google’s recent software support commitment.
While pricing details remain unconfirmed in the unboxing videos, rumors suggest a starting price of $500 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and $599 for the 8GB + 256GB model. Additionally, the Peony and Obsidian color variants have yet to be spotted.
What are your thoughts on the Pixel 9a’s design and specs? Could this be the ultimate budget phone, or will the Nothing Phone (3a) steal the spotlight in the U.S. market? Let us know in the comments below!
