Pixel 9a Leak Reveals Full Specs Sheet, $499 Price and More, March 2025 Launch Expected

Highlights

• The Pixel 9a spec sheet leaked online before the expected launch in March 2025.
• Leaked Specs – Modified Tensor G4 chip, 8GB RAM, 6.3-inch display, 48MP primary camera, 5,100mAh battery, Android 15 OS and seven years of updates.
• The Pixel 9a will be priced at $499 the same as the Pixel 7a and 8a.
• It will be available in four colour options – Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris and Peony.

Google is set for an early 2025 launch of the Pixel 9a and recently we have had many leaks confirm some of the key features. Slated for a March release, the Pixel 9a is rumoured to feature a revamped look, ditching the signature camera bar of its predecessors. It was revealed earlier that the phone will be powered by a modified Tensor G4 chip.

While these were some of the key details leaked earlier, a recent Android Headlines report has now uploaded the entire specs sheet of the upcoming phone. According to Android Headlines, the specs sheet comes from a wireless carrier source and has been confirmed by a secondary source.

Here’s everything we know from the leaked spec sheets.

Caption – Pixel 9a leaked spec sheet. (Source – Android Headlines)

Pixel 9a – Key Specs and Features (Leaked)

According to the leaked specification sheet in the report from Android Headlines, the following will be the key features of the upcoming Pixel 9a –

• Processor & Storage: The Pixel 9a will use the Tensor G4 chip paired with 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB (UFS 3.1). The Titan M2 security chip will also be onboard.
• Display: It will feature a 285-inch display (likely marketed as 6.3 inches), protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The screen will offer a peak brightness of 1,700 nits (2,700 nits for HDR content) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
• Cameras: The primary camera is a 48MP Samsung GN8 Quad Dual Pixel sensor, accompanied by a 13MP Sony IMX712 ultrawide sensor. The same 13MP sensor will be used for the front-facing camera.
• Battery & Charging: The phone will pack a 5,100mAh battery (larger than previously rumoured) with 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. There’s no Qi2 upgrade for wireless charging.
• Build & Features: Expect a matte-finish back, IP68 dust and water resistance, and a Goodx G7 optical fingerprint sensor under the display. Additional features include DisplayPort 1.4a support for video output (up to 4K) and a physical SIM slot.
• Software & Updates: The Pixel 9a will ship with Android 15 and promise seven years of updates.

Pixel 9a – Dimensions and Weight

The leaked specs sheet also gives a hint at the possible size and weight of the Pixel 9a. It confirms that despite the bigger battery, the Pixel 9a is only slightly larger than the Pixel 8a.

It measures 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9mm and is also lighter at 185.9 grams.

Pixel 9a – Price and Availability

According to the leaked document, the $499 price will remain unchanged from the Pixel 7a and 8a with a $50 premium for the mmWave variant. The report suggests this pricing comes from a wireless carrier and has been confirmed by a secondary source as well.

The report also confirms that the Pixel 9a will come in Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris and Peony colours, the same as the vanilla Pixel 9.

Looking at the leaked specs, the Pixel 9a could be a promising smartphone in Google’s budget lineup when it launches in March 2025.

FAQs

Q1. When is the Pixel 9a expected to launch, and what is its price?

Answer. The Pixel 9a is expected to launch in March 2025 with a price of $499, the same as the Pixel 7a and 8a, with a $50 premium for the mmWave variant.

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

Answer. The Pixel 9a will feature the Tensor G4 chip, 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage, a 6.3-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, 48MP primary camera, and a 5,100mAh battery.

Q3. What unique features does the Pixel 9a offer?

Answer. It includes a Titan M2 security chip, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, IP68 dust and water resistance, an optical fingerprint sensor, DisplayPort 1.4a support for 4K video output, and runs on Android 15 with seven years of updates.

Q4. What colours will the Pixel 9a be available in?

Answer. The Pixel 9a will be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, and Peony colours.

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