I tested the $499 Pixel 9A for two weeks and was impressed by how many features Google added without raising the price. Let's hope tariffs don't change that.

On the Pixel 9a, the iconic camera bar that once made the Pixel line distinct is gone. Instead, Google has opted for a more subdued, pill-shaped cut-out on the back. The good thing is that thanks to the phone’s flat back, it doesn’t wobble when placed on a surface. Plus, it doesn’t collect dust between the camera lenses.

The Pixel 9a has cutbacks to on-device AI, cameras, and charging that you'll gladly accept in exchange for its epic battery life and $300 discount.