If you’ve been holding out for a phone that’s smart, stylish and packed with powerful features—without smashing the four-digit barrier—Google just dropped a gem. The Google Pixel 9a is here, and it’s quietly brilliant.
This is Google’s most powerful A-series phone to date. It’s got the flagship-level smarts of Gemini AI baked in. Just hold the power button to plan your trip, write captions, or ask Gemini what the best hawker centre near you is. It understands context and nuance, and it even keeps up if you change your mind mid-sentence. Like your smarter, calmer friend who actually listens.
And yes, it’s got that camera. A 48MP main shooter plus a 13MP ultrawide with all the Pixel tricks: Macro Focus, Night Sight, Real Tone, Astrophotography, and Add Me (so the poor soul taking the group photo finally gets in the shot). The editing tools are magic—literally. Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, and Best Take can fix blur, remove distractions, or even add grass if the background’s looking a little too concrete jungle.
Battery anxiety? Not here. With a 5100mAh battery, you get 30+ hours on regular use, and up to 100 hours if you go full hermit mode with Extreme Battery Saver. And yes, there’s wireless charging too.
Build-wise, this thing is solid. A sleek metal frame, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a gorgeous 6.3″ Actua display that hits 2700 nits of peak brightness. Scratches? Unlikely, thanks to Gorilla Glass 3.
You’re also set for the long haul with seven years of updates. That’s new features, security patches, and Pixel Drops well into 2032. Most phones can’t even commit to dinner plans.
You’ll get Android 15 right out of the box. And it’s loaded with safety features like Car Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, and Theft Protection—because life is unpredictable, but your phone shouldn’t be.
The Pixel 9a comes in four colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, and Peony. Want to switch it up? Get a matching case in the same hues for S$45.99. Matchy-matchy or mix it up—it’s your call.
Storage options? 128GB (S$799) or 256GB (S$939). Either way, it’s generous for the price. You can buy it online via the Google Store, Amazon SG, Shopee, Lazada, COURTS, Singtel, Metapod, and iShopChangi, or try it in-store at Best Denki, COURTS, Singtel, Atrix, or Metapod.
In short: the Pixel 9a gives you flagship features without the flagship fuss. Smart. Dependable. A little bit magic.
Ready to upgrade without the overkill?
