The Google Pixel 9a has been the subject of a flood of leaks ahead of its official launch, and now it's showing up on the shelves of German and Emirati retailers. This means that the official launch is just around the corner - or maybe some retailers have simply jumped the gun.
At a German online retailer, Google Pixel 9a appeared with starting price €549 for version with 128GB storageThis is in line with previous leaks. The phone will be available in four colors: gray, pink, black and purple (Gray, Rose, Black, Violet).
According to the merchant, delivery will be possible in 10–14 days, which means we can expect an official presentation this month.
Google Pixel 9a confirmed specifications
The data from the list confirms the already known specifications:
- 6.3-inch OLED display with resolution FHD+ (1080 x 2424 pixels), refreshing 120 Hz and maximum brightness 2700 nits
- Google Tensor G4 processor with 8 GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage
- 48 MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor
- 5100mAh battery with 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging
- Android 15 upon release, with 7 years of updates
The Google Pixel 9a is equipped with 6.3-inch OLED display with resolution FHD+ (1080 x 2424 pixels), refreshing 120 Hz and maximum brightness of 2700 nits, which ensures excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. The housing has IP68 certificate, which means it is dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m depth for 30 minutes), and the front protects it Gorilla Glass 3.
The phone is powered by Google's own Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor, which is combined with 8 GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Unfortunately, it does not have a microSD card slot. It runs on the operating system Android 15, with Google promising 7 years of major updates, which means support until 2032.
On the back is located dual camera – 48 MP main sensor (f/1.7, OIS, dual-pixel PDAF) and 13 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor (120°)The phone allows recording 4K videos at 30/60 fps and 1080p videos at up to 240 fps, supported by optical (OIS) and electronic (gyro-EIS) image stabilization. On the front is 13 MP selfie camera, which also supports 4K recording.
Battery with capacity 5100 mAh enables all-day autonomy, while supporting 23W wired charging (PD3.0) and 7.5W wireless chargingAdditional features include: under-screen fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, support for NFC, Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth 5.3The phone will be available in four colors: gray (Gray), pink (Rose), black (Obsidian) and purple (Violet), with expected price around €550 for the basic model.
Pixel 9a now on sale in the United Arab Emirates
In the United Arab Emirates, the Pixel 9a appeared in black (Obsidian) in version 8GB/128GB. The price? 2350 AED (approximately 640 USD), which is much more than the expected official price, which is expected to be around 500 USD / 550 € / 500 £.
This means it's likely an unofficial unit, which isn't unusual, as Pixel phones often appear on the black market before their official release.
Free Google TV Streamer in some countries?
Rumor has it that Google will give away a Pixel 9a in certain countries when you buy it Google TV Streamer (4K)If this is true, it will be a nice addition for all streaming content lovers.
Conclusion: The official release of the Google Pixel 9a is approaching
The Google Pixel 9 is apparently already available at some retailers, and the official launch is probably just a matter of days away. Given all the specs and price, it seems like it will be one of the best mid-range phones in 2025Will it be able to compete with the iPhone SE or Samsung's A series? We'll find out soon.
