Meet Pixel 9a: The latest great value A-series phone with Gemini built in

Mar 20, 2025

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Built to last with new design, upgraded camera system and helpful AI, the Pixel 9a has a lot to offer.

Rory Charlston

Director, Device and Services Business, Google Australia and New Zealand

Pixel 9a is coming soon! Powered by our fastest, most efficient chip yet, Google Tensor G4, Pixel 9a is packed with all of the helpful experiences you expect from our Pixel 9 series — complete with a sleek redesign and upgraded main camera. Starting from $849 RRP, Pixel 9a brings value, helpfulness and AI smarts that are hard to beat.

A brand new look

Pixel 9a has a fresh look, featuring a sleek, flat profile, rounded edges and an upgraded 6.3-inch Actua display. That’s the brightest display on an A-series ever — 35% brighter than Pixel 8a at 2700 nits — and a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate for a smoother, more vibrant experience.¹ It comes in two fun colourways: Peony and brand-new Iris. It’s also available in our classic neutrals, Obsidian and Porcelain.

Pixel 9a in Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony and Iris

An awesome camera

Pixel 9a has a great camera, meaning you can shoot stunning photos and videos at an accessible price point. Its upgraded dual rear camera system has both a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 48MP main camera. And with Macro Focus on an A-series for the first time, you can capture all the details.

Pixel 9a is also equipped with AI-powered photography features, like:

Add Me, launched with our Pixel 9 series, is also on A-series for the first time. This feature combines two group photos into one, so everyone makes it into the photo — even the photographer.
Best Take lets you create the perfect group photo by seamlessly blending facial expressions from a series of photos into one.
Magic Editor with Auto Frame can automatically reframe your photo, new or old. It suggests the best crop and even expands your image to get more of the scene. You can also Reimagine photos in Magic Editor, like adding fall leaves or green grass. Tap what you want to change in the photo and type what you want to see.

Pixel 9a also has Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Astrophotography and the new Panorama with Night Sight.

Close up image of a butterfly taken on Pixel 9a using Macro Focus

Built to last

With over 30 hours of battery life and over 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver², Pixel 9a has the best battery life of any Pixel available today. It also comes with seven years of OS updates, security updates and Pixel Drops, and its upgraded IP68 water and dust resistance means it can withstand spills, drops and dings.³ It’s our most durable A-series phone yet.

Help from Gemini at your fingertips

Pixel 9a has Gemini built in, giving you a personal AI assistant that can help you with just about anything⁴. Gemini on Pixel 9a works with Google apps like Maps, Calendar and YouTube so multitasking is made easy.

You’ll also get access to Gemini Live, which lets you use your voice to interact with Gemini.⁵ This means you can have free-flowing conversations and chats — great for brainstorming new ideas or practicing something you want to say. And coming soon, Gemini Advanced subscribers will be able to use Gemini Live with video- and screen-sharing capabilities on Pixel 9a. You'll be able to show Gemini Live your camera feed and talk to it about what you see around you. You can also share your screen with Gemini Live and have a conversation about what you’re looking at on your screen.

More features you know and love

You’ll also get AI-powered features like Circle to Search, so you can search your screen without switching apps, and Pixel Studio, so you can use your imagination to create fun and interesting images. And don’t forget about Pixel’s unique call assist features, like Hold For Me and Call Screen.

Pixel 9a has the same highest-rated security features as Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. And in case of an emergency, you can use features like Car Crash Detection and Theft protection. Pixel 9a also comes with VPN by Google built in at no extra cost. And you can now use Find My Device to share your live location with friends and family so they can make sure you’ve safely arrived at your destination.

Pixel 9a starts at $849 RRP and will be available at the Google Store (where you can also check out our colourful new cases) and through our retail partners beginning in April.

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For ‘over 30 hours’: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. For ‘up to 100 hours’: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). For both claims: Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network in California in late 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that, for the ‘up to 100 hours’ claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors, and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See g.co/pixel/batteryhealth for details.

Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but the device is not waterproof or dustproof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions, and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Phone is not drop/tumble proof, and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles and other external forces is not covered under the Limited Warranty, and liquid damage voids the Limited Warranty, but you may still have certain rights available to you under applicable consumer law. See g.co/pixel/water for details.

Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages and countries. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.

Gemini Live is compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Internet connection required. Available in select languages and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.