Google‘s upcoming Pixel 9a is set to receive a significant upgrade with a larger 6.3-inch display, aligning it with the screen sizes of the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro models. This marks a departure from the 6.1-inch displays featured in previous A-series models, such as the Pixel 8a, 7a, and 6a.

In addition to the increased screen size, the Pixel 9a is rumored to feature a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the smoothness of on-screen content. Under the hood, it is expected to be powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and storage options up to 256GB.

Design-wise, leaked renders suggest that Google is moving away from the prominent camera bar seen in previous models. Instead, the Pixel 9a may sport a pill-shaped housing for its dual-camera setup, which reportedly includes a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens. The front-facing camera is also expected to be 13 megapixels.

Battery capacity is another area of improvement, with the Pixel 9a rumored to house a 5,000mAh battery, offering a slight increase over the 4,492mAh battery found in the Pixel 8a.

As for pricing and availability, reports suggest that the Pixel 9a will maintain the same $499 price point as its predecessor, with a launch anticipated in March 2025.