Google Pixel 9a Prototype Leak Reveals New Design Changes

Highlights

• The Google Pixel 9a new prototype hands-on images appear online.
• Leaked images show flat edges, minimal bezels, centred punch-hole cutout, unique textured back panel and more.
• Rumours suggest the Pixel 9a will feature a modified Tensor G4 processor, a slightly larger body, a new primary camera and a bigger battery
• The phone is expected to launch in March 2025.

The smartphone launches scheduled for 2025 have started generating buzz online with leaks and rumours now surfacing at regular intervals. Recently, the upcoming Google Pixel 9a has surfaced again in a hands-on leak showcasing what appears to be a prototype design ahead of its expected launch next year.

The hands-on images shared by Twitter user @feni_book reveal the phone’s front and back.

Google Pixel 9a leaked. pic.twitter.com/XxP67PsY0D

— fenibook (@feni_book) December 5, 2024

On the front, the Pixel 9a sticks to a familiar design with flat edges, minimal bezels and a centred punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. However, the back shows a significant departure from previous models. Unlike the Pixel 9 series and its predecessor the Pixel 8a, the Pixel 9a adopts a boxy chassis with rounded corners.

On the back, the horizontal camera bar has been replaced with a smaller pill-shaped camera module on the left. The previous camera has been a signature design element of the lineup since the Pixel 6.  Now this new module houses dual camera sensors and an LED flash.

The back panel also sports a unique textured finish along with a logo that differs from Google’s standard branding indicating that this is likely an Engineering Validation Test (EVT) unit used for internal testing before mass production.

A sticker on the back shows the IMEI number, which when checked confirms the device as a Google product with the model number GTF7P.

This isn’t the first appearance of the Pixel 9a. Earlier leaks including a prototype in August and subsequent renders showcased a similar design moving away from Google’s signature “visor” camera bar.

Pixel 9a
Source: some random post on Facebook pic.twitter.com/y8jwaQM6Z8

— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 ずっと真夜中でいいのに (@VNchocoTaco) August 26, 2024

As for expected specification, rumours suggest the Pixel 9a will feature a modified Tensor G4 processor, a slightly larger body than the Pixel 8a, a new primary camera and a bigger battery.

The phone is expected to launch as early as March 2025.

FAQs

Q1. What design changes are seen in the Google Pixel 9a prototype?

Answer. The Google Pixel 9a prototype reveals a boxy chassis with rounded corners and a pill-shaped camera module replacing the horizontal camera bar seen in previous models.

Q2. What details were revealed in the hands-on images of the Pixel 9a prototype?

Answer. The hands-on images show flat edges, minimal bezels and a centred punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The back panel has a unique textured finish and a different logo indicating it is an Engineering Validation Test (EVT) unit.

Q3. What are the expected specifications of the Pixel 9a?

Answer. Rumours suggest the Pixel 9a will feature a modified Tensor G4 processor, a slightly larger body, a new primary camera, and a bigger battery. It is expected to launch in March 2025.

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