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John Velasco

Google Pixel 9a review: The phone to beat under $500

Google Pixel 9a.

Google's been nearly untouchable when it comes to making the best cheap phones around. The company's A-series has been proof of that, but increasing competition from new devices make It increasingly difficult — so that's why the bar is being set yet again by the Pixel 9a.

Newcomers in the last few months, like the Nothing Phone 3a Pro and iPhone 16e have shown me how the gap has lessened for Google. That's why I want to show you in my Pixel 9a review how new hardware upgrades and AI features help it to keep it dominant in the field.

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