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Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 9: Sibling rivalry

Is the Pixel 9 worth the $200 premium over the 9a?

For Striking new design Bright display with variable refresh rate 12GB RAM is standard across all variants Wi-Fi 7 Superb cameras with fun AI features Good audio and haptics (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)Google is finally giving its A series phone its own identity by removing the rear camera bar. The Pixel 9's "quicker" charging isn't exactly something worth bragging about, and Google's camera post-processing algorithms are on another level altogether, so the 9a might not have to deal with that big of a quality loss anyway.

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