We’re still gathering thoughts following the Pixel 9 launch, but a new leak of supposed Pixel 9a images gives us an idea of what the new A-series devices might offer.
Images shared in a now-deleted post on a private Facebook group for Vietnamese Pixel fans, and later shared by ShrimpApplePro on X (formerly Twitter), hint that we could see a minor divergence in the main lineup and the A-lineup in the future.
First off, these images should be taken with a grain of salt. There have been very few leaks or information available about the Pixel 9a. As always seems to be the case with early leaks, these images don’t always frame well or at the highest resolution. That said, if they are indeed accurate, it looks like Google will flatten or simply remove the Pixel 9a’s camera bar.
A dual camera with a shiny ring around the setup mimics the rounded floating camera bar of the Pixel 9 series. The LED flash is located on the right side and is not contained in this section. However, these leaked images suggest that the Pixel 9a’s camera system could be flush with the frame rather than protruding from the back of the device. This would be the first major design that hasn’t jumped from the main lineup to the A-series since the Pixel 4a came with a single-camera system. Removing the camera bar could help separate the lineup and offer cost savings.
This leak also suggests that the Pixel 9a will, as expected, adopt the Pixel 9 series’ square aesthetic. There are flat side rails, and the SIM tray appears to move down from the bottom bezel like the last flagship lineup. It’s hard to tell if the display bezels are uniform on all sides, but the screen edges are quite pronounced compared to the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro.
The only other notable aspect is the color. While the lighting in this leak makes it hard to tell, the image of the Pixel 9a appears to have a matte backplate and matching side rails. It wouldn’t be unusual for Google to do that this time around, either.
It’s not yet clear when we’ll see the Pixel 9a, but this could be the first leak we’ve seen of an upcoming Google device yet.
ShrimpApplePro also shared additional information that the Pixel 9a could be released “late this year” and that it will come in 4 colors, including a “silver” option. Again, we would take this information with a grain of salt, considering the Pixel 8a only launched a few months ago before Google I/O.
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