Pixel 9a price leaked ahead of March launch; Storage variants, key specifications revealed

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Google is set to unveil the Pixel 9a smartphone in March. Sources indicate that the device will launch simultaneously in Europe and the US on March 19, with sales commencing a week later, on March 26. According to reports from Dealabs, the Pixel 9a's starting price in Europe will be EUR 549 (around Rs. 50,000) for the 128GB variant, while the 256GB model will be priced at EUR 649 (around Rs. 58,000). In the UK, the 128GB version is expected to retail for GBP 499 (around Rs. 54,000), while the 256GB model will cost GBP 599 (around Rs. 65,000).

For US buyers, an earlier report from Android Headlines suggests that the Pixel 9a will start at $499 (roughly Rs. 43,200) for the 128GB variant, with the 256GB version priced at $599 (roughly Rs. 51,900). Verizon's mmWave model will likely add an extra $50 to the listed prices. These prices are comparable to the Pixel 8a's starting price in the US, though the higher storage variant of the Pixel 9a will be slightly more expensive.

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It's expected that the Pixel 9a will have a different price point in India. For context, the Pixel 8a launched in India at Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB model and Rs. 59,999 for the 256GB variant.

The Pixel 9a is rumoured to run on Google's Tensor G4 processor, the same chip used in the Pixel 9 series. The device may also come with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, a Titan M2 security chip is speculated to be included for enhanced security.

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Reports suggest that the Pixel 9a will feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. On the camera front, it may come equipped with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. Battery improvements are expected as well, with a 5,100mAh battery supporting 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. The device is also likely to