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Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: More than a facelift


The Google Pixel 9a beats the 8a in key areas like battery life and display quality, but does it do enough for performance and camera quality?

For Extra 25% of battery life Enlarged, brighter display Faster wired charging IP68 water resistance upgrade Macro Focus and Add Me No price increase like the Pixel 9 The Pixel 8a isn't going anywhere; it has another six years of support left, the Tensor G3 chip remains respectable unless you're a die-hard gamer, and its 64MP shooter takes solid photos backed by Google's AI tricks. You also won't notice any changes in terms of the optical fingerprint sensor, power button, and volume rocker, USB-C 3.2 port, stereo speakers, or dual mics.

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