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Google Pixel 9a hands-on: Extreme makeover, phone edition

I got to hold all four Pixel 9a models and see the new Pixel Watch-esque camera droplet in place of a camera bar.

Google explained why it cut the camera bar during its pre-brief: it prioritized adding a larger battery, which meant finding ways to thin down the design to keep it from becoming too bulky. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)In hand, it doesn't feel especially dense, and the smaller width compared to your typical 6.8-inch handheld makes it more comfortable in general. (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)One thing I quickly noticed with the camera sensors in person is that they tend to catch dust and gunk along the edge.

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