Google Pixel 9a alleged live images leak shows redesigned camera module Leave a comment
Alleged renders of Google Pixel 9a surfaced online back in October. These images suggested the rear camera module may finally see a redesign. Instead of a large horizontal camera bar on the Pixel 9 series, we may get a small oval-shaped layout for the rear camera sensors. Months later, the alleged live images of the Pixel 9a have now leaked online and these too show a similar design.
Google Pixel 9a design leaked
- The live images of the Google Pixel 9a were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @feni_book and these show the front and rear design.
- The front side of the phone has a centre punch-hole cutout for the selfie snapper, flat edges, and narrow bezels.
- The phone appears to have a boxy chassis with rounded corners for good grip.
- Moving to the back, there is a pill/oval-shaped module aligned towards the left edge, which houses dual camera sensors. There is an LED flash beside the layout.
- The back panel looks to have a unique pattern design and a different logo instead of a Google logo.
- Moving past the design, the rear panel of the Pixel 9a has a sticker that mentions ‘EVT‘, which means an engineering validation test device.
- The sticker also has the IMEI number of the phone. Feeding the number to an IMEI database reveals that it is a Google device with the model number GTF7P.
- It isn’t clear whether this is just a prototype unit or a representative of the final product.
Google Pixel 9a: what do we know so far?
The specifications and price details of the Google Pixel 9a leaked online recently.
- Display: The upcoming Pixel phone is said to sport a 6.3-inch display with a 60-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. In comparison, the Pixel 8a featured a 6.1-inch screen.
- Processor: The Google Pixel 9a could be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset much like the Pixel 9 lineup. This will be an upgrade over the Pixel 8a, which has Tensor G3.
- Battery: The handset is said to pack a 5000mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging. The Pixel 8a has a 4492mAh cell.
- Memory: There could be 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage options on board just like the Pixel 8a.
- Cameras: The Pixel 9a is said to feature a 48MP sensor similar to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 8a has a 64MP main sensor.
- The handset may get an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. This is an upgrade over the IP67 rating on the Pixel 8a.
As for the price, the Google Pixel 9a will reportedly cost $499 (approx Rs 42,300). For comparison, the Pixel 8a launched in India at a starting price of Rs 52,999. The Pixel 9a is rumoured to debut in March 2025, slightly ahead of the usual May timeline. The phone should also make it to India like the Pixel 8a.
