Leaked Renders Reveal Google Pixel 9a Design Change

Highlights

• The Google Pixel 9a leaked renders reveal brand has removed its iconic “camera bar” design.
• Rumours suggest the phone will have the Tensor G4 processor.
• The smartphone is expected to launch in mid-2025.

Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a is set to make some drastic changes in the design of the phone if recently leaked renders are of any indication. In order to change the original design concept, it seems Google has removed the iconic “camera bar” completely.

From the leaked images shared by Android Headlines and @OnLeaks, it can be seen that the camera bar or “visor” across the back has been a defining feature of all Pixel smartphones. The camera bar since Google’s customer Tensor chips makes the pixel smartphone instantly recognisable.

So, Google’s decision to move away from the camera bar design in the Pixel 9a is definitely surprising.

Recently, leaked renders that mostly look like CAD-based images surfaced online revealing the new design choice Google has made. The renders showed a glimpse of a new, sleeker design for the Pixel 9a.

Instead of the old camera bar that many users didn’t like because it stuck out too much for their liking, the cameras are now flush with the back of the phone. It looks similar to older LG devices before they exited the smartphone market.

 Leaked renders of Google Pixel 9a reveal a huge change in the camera module. (Image credit – Android Headlines and @OnLeak)

Leaked renders also reveal that the flash is positioned on the right side of the camera lenses.

This is not the first time we have learned about the change in the design of Pixel 9a. This design change was previously hinted at in a prototype that surfaced earlier this year in August.

While these renders give us a good look at the new design, no additional details, such as dimensions have been revealed as of now.

Like other recent A-series smartphones, the Pixel 9a is expected to be powered by the same Tensor G4 as Google’s more premium phones. It’s also expected that the Pixel 9a might have a bigger battery as compared to its predecessor the Pixel 8a’s 4,492mAh cell.

It was reported some time back that Pixel 9a will be Google’s last handset with a Samsung-made chip.

The Pixel 9a is expected to launch in mid-2025. To give a precise timeline, some reports speculate that it could be unveiled in May 2025 during Google’s I/O conference. In any case, it will most likely be part of Google’s release of five new Pixel devices next year.

FAQS

Q1. What is the significant design change in the upcoming Google Pixel 9a?

Answer. The Google Pixel 9a is rumoured to drop its iconic “camera bar” design, opting for flush cameras that are more integrated with the back of the phone, similar to older LG devices.

Q2. What are the expected specifications of the Pixel 9a?

Answer. The Pixel 9a is expected to feature the Tensor G4 processor, a larger battery than the Pixel 8a’s 4,492mAh cell, and a triple-camera setup with a periscope lens.

Q3. When is the Pixel 9a expected to launch?

Answer. The Pixel 9a is expected to launch in mid-2025, possibly unveiled in May 2025 during Google’s I/O conference, as part of Google’s release of five new Pixel devices next year.

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