It is a very common occurrence to see a manufacturer create a version of a smartphone that is virtually one-to-one with the flagship devices, but with lesser specs. The Google Pixel 9a is exactly one ...

After careful hands-on testing, we feature our favorite gear and gadgets as Mashable Selects products in our dedicated shopping guides. For years, Google’s Pixel A-series line has been one of the best ...

Google’s A-series has long been the gateway to its premium Pixel experience at a more accessible price point, and the new Pixel 9a continues that legacy with a refreshed approach. Priced at Rs 49,999 ...

When I first started my career in tech journalism, I needed a new phone, but I was broke as heck. I simply couldn’t justify spending a thousand bucks on a flagship; I needed a balance of power and ...

The mid-tier smartphone space is hot as of spring 2025. Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, a long-due (if pricier) revamp of its most affordable model. Samsung’s Galaxy A56 is a welcome redesign with ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The new Google phone has ...

I’ve reviewed tons of midrange and budget smartphones over the years, and one thing is abundantly clear, midrange smartphones are better than ever. The Google Pixel 9a falls into this midrange ...

Summary: The Google Pixel 9a camera got reviewed by DXOMARK, and the results are… interesting. The phone did not exactly shine, and was placed on the 33rd place in DXOMARK’s rankings. DXOMARK ...

Following in the footsteps of the Pixel 9 lineup, Google has at last introduced the budget-minded Pixel 9a. This new model trims here and there to deliver a phone that’s still built around a ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Google’s efforts to reduce price on the A-series show themselves most clearly in the design. The Pixel 9a doesn’t look bad, but next to its full-fat siblings, it doesn’t stack up quite as well.