Pixel 9a review: Compact design, Google AI, and an accessible price tag

The Google Pixel 9a lands at a time when mid-range smartphones are getting increasingly competitive — and increasingly capable. As the latest addition to Google’s A-series lineup, the Pixel 9a aims to strike the balance between flagship-grade features and an accessible price point. Priced at Rs 49,999, it inherits much of what makes the Pixel 9 series shine — from an impressive camera set up to Google’s growing suite of AI-powered tools — while also carving out its own identity with a new design and a bigger battery.