Pixel 9a Leak Reveals New Purple Colour and Smaller Camera Bump

Highlights

• Leaked marketing materials show the Pixel 9a in a new purple shade named “Iris.”
• It also reveals an almost flat camera bump different from modern smartphones with large protruding camera modules.
• The Pixel 9a’s smaller camera bump is likely due to its slightly thicker body.
• Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel 9a later this month, likely on March 26.

New Pixel 9a leaks have surfaced online with its launch just around the corner. The new leaks are giving us a closer look at the phone’s new purple colour and minimal camera bump. Here’s what we know.

Upcoming Pixel 9a – New ‘Iris’ Colour

Shared by popular tipster Evan Blass on a private X (formerly Twitter) account, the leaked marketing materials showcase the Pixel 9a in a fresh purple shade. Reports suggest the colour variant is expected to be officially named “Iris.”

The images compare it to other colour options and display it in different environments, hinting at Google’s focus on aesthetic appeal.

Leaked image of Google Pixel 9a from its marketing material. (Image credit – Evan Blass on X)

Upcoming Pixel 9a – Small Camera Bump

One of the more interesting details from the leak is the almost flat camera bump.

Leaked image of Google Pixel 9a from its marketing material. (Image credit – Evan Blass on X)

Unlike modern smartphones with large protruding camera modules, the Pixel 9a’s camera barely sticks out, resembling designs from the mid-to-late 2010s. This smaller bump is likely due to the phone’s slightly thicker body, which could also mean a bigger battery.

Upcoming Pixel 9a – Launch Expected Soon

Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel 9a later this month with leaks suggesting a possible release date of March 26. More details should emerge as we get closer to the launch.

FAQs

Q1. What is the new color option for the upcoming Pixel 9a?

Answer. The upcoming Pixel 9a will feature a new purple shade named “Iris,” as showcased in leaked marketing materials.

Q2. What is unique about the Pixel 9a’s camera design?

Answer. The Pixel 9a has an almost flat camera bump, unlike modern smartphones with large protruding camera modules, likely due to its slightly thicker body which could also mean a bigger battery.

Q3. When is the expected launch date for the Pixel 9a?

Answer. Google is expected to officially unveil the Pixel 9a later this month, with leaks suggesting a possible release date of March 26.

Also Read: Google’s Rumoured Pixie Assistant is Now Pixel Sense, Launching with Pixel 10

Also Read: Pixel 9a Hands-on Video Leaked Online, Sparking Build Quality Concerns