Google has made an unexpected decision regarding the Pixel 9a, which it recently introduced. The company has delayed the launch of the smartphone, originally planned for this month, due to certain issues. Here are the details!
Google Pixel 9a Delayed
Google has postponed the release of the Pixel 9a from March to April due to an issue with one of the components used in the device. As is well known, the company typically launches a product shortly after its announcement. In short, this delay is an unusual situation.
A Google spokesperson confirmed to The Verge that the delay was caused by additional inspections related to an issue with a specific component. However, no further details were provided.
Google Pixel 9a Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch | – Announcement: March 19, 2025 – Expected Release: April 2025 |
| Body | – Dimensions: 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm – Weight: 186 g – Material: Gorilla Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back – SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM – Durability: IP68 (water and dust resistance up to 1.5m) |
| Display | – Type: P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak brightness) – Size: 6.3 inches (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) – Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 (~422 ppi density) – Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – Extra: Always-on display |
| Platform | – OS: Android 15 (will receive 7 major Android updates) – Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) – CPU: 8-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) – GPU: Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Memory | – Card Slot: No – Internal Storage: 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
| Main Camera | – Dual Camera: – 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), OIS, dual-pixel PDAF – 13 MP, f/2.2, 120° (ultrawide) – Features: Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take – Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | – Single Camera: – 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide) – Features: HDR, panorama – Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Audio | – Speakers: Stereo speakers – 3.5mm Jack: No |
| Connectivity | – Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6e, dual/tri-band (market/location dependent) – Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE – Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC – NFC: Yes – Radio: No – USB: USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Sensors | – Fingerprint: Optical under-display – Other Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer – Extra: Circle to Search |
| Battery | – Type: Li-Po 5100 mAh – Charging: 23W wired (PD3.0), 7.5W wireless – Extra: Bypass charging (80% limit option) |
