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Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 9a smartphone<\/a>, its new midrange phone that will retail for $499. The A-series smartphone\u2019s biggest change is its appearance, as the latest model ditches the camera bar on the back of the phone.<\/p>\n The smartphone is getting a chip upgrade, as the new model features Google\u2019s Tensor G4 processor, while its predecessor had a G3 chip. The 9a also promises over 30 hours of battery life, features 8GB of RAM, and comes with either 128GB or 256GB of storage.<\/p>\n It will be available beginning in April and comes in four colorways: Peony, Iris, Porcelain, and Obsidian.<\/p>\n In addition, the smartphone features an upgraded 6.3-inch Actua display, which Google says is the brightest display on an A-series ever. For comparison, the new display is 35% brighter than the Pixel 8a at 2700 nits. The 9a also features a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate for a smoother experience.<\/p>\n The smartphone\u2019s upgraded dual rear camera system has both a 13MP ultrawide camera and a 48MP main camera. It also features Macro Focus for the first time on an A-series device, which will allow for close-up details. <\/p>\n The 9a is equipped with AI-powered photography features, including Add Me, Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Astrophotography, and the new Panorama with Night Sight.<\/p>\n Google also notes that the 9a is the company\u2019s most durable A-series phone yet, as \u201cits upgraded IP68 water and dust resistance means it can withstand spills, drops, and dings.\u201d<\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s announcement comes a few weeks after Apple launched its new $599 iPhone 16e<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n