Post by : Omar Nasser
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Google has said that the Pixel 9a will come to India on April 16. It will also be available in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia on the same day. But people in the US, Canada, and the UK will get it earlier, on April 10. Many thought the phone would be ready soon after its March 19 reveal, but Google delayed it because of a problem with some parts. The company needed to check everything before deciding on a new date.
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The Pixel 9a has many new changes. One big difference is the design. The phone does not have a camera bump like the older models. Instead, the camera is flat, so the phone does not shake when placed on a table. This makes it easier to use.
The phone has a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen, which is a bit bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Pixel 8a. The display is also brighter, with a top brightness of 2,700 nits, while the Pixel 8a had only 2,000 nits. This makes the screen easier to see in sunlight. The refresh rate is 120Hz, which means scrolling and movement on the screen will look smooth.
Inside, the Pixel 9a has Google’s Tensor G4 processor and 8GB of RAM. This makes the phone fast and powerful for daily use, gaming, and other tasks. The camera system is also better. The main camera is 48 megapixels, and there is also a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera for capturing wider pictures. A macro mode is added, which helps take sharp close-up pictures. The front camera is 13 megapixels, so selfies will be clear and bright.
The battery life is now stronger. The Pixel 9a has a 5,100mAh battery, which is bigger than the 4,402mAh battery in the Pixel 8a. This means the phone can last longer without charging. It also supports 23W fast charging, so users can charge it quickly. Another new feature is Qi wireless charging, which lets users charge the phone without a cable.
The Pixel 9a is also more durable. It now has an IP68 rating, which means it is dustproof and water-resistant. It can survive in water for a short time, making it stronger and safer to use.
For software, the Pixel 9a runs on the latest Android version and has Google’s smart features. It includes Gemini AI, which helps with different tasks, and Google Assistant, which listens to voice commands. A big reason to buy this phone is Google’s promise of 7 years of software updates. This means the phone will get new Android features and security updates for a long time.
With its better design, improved screen, strong camera, long battery life, and long-term updates, the Pixel 9a will be a good choice for users when it arrives in April.
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