Google Pixel 9a will reportedly use the 48-megapixel primary camera from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9a, Google’s next mid-range smartphone, is expected to launch in early 2025. Recent rumours claim that the upcoming handset will come with a significant camera upgrade. The Pixel 9a is said to feature a new primary sensor, replacing the 64-megapixel main camera on its previous model, the Pixel 8a. It is likely to retain the 13-megapixel selfie snapper from the previous model. It is also expected to come with an ‘Add Me’ feature.

According to a report by Android Headlines, the Pixel 9a will feature a 48-megapixel primary camera. This might seem like a downgrade from the 64-megapixel primary shooter available on the Pixel 7a and Pixel 8a, but the main camera on the Pixel 9a is said to be the same 48-megapixel shooter found on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Despite the lower resolution, the new main camera with a larger aperture is said to deliver better-looking photos.

The report further claims that the Pixel 9a will feature a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 13-megapixel selfie shooter like its previous model. It is also said to get Google’s new ‘Add Me’ camera feature, which debuted with the Pixel 9 series earlier this year. This AI-based feature allows users to click group photos without leaving the designated photographer.

Pixel 9a specifications (expected)
The Pixel 9a is expected to launch earlier than usual with pre-orders starting mid-March next year. The upcoming model is said to be slightly taller and wider than the Pixel 8a. It is said to measure 154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm. The handset is expected to feature a 6.3-inch panel and may feature a flat camera module at the back.

As per previous leaks, the Google Pixel 9a will be available in Porcelain (white), Iris (blue purple), Obsidian (black), and Peony (pink) colours. It will run on Android 15 and will be powered by the Tensor G4. Google is said to provide up to seven years of Android upgrades for the new phone.