Google Pixel 9a Prepaid

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Obsidian

Storage

128 GB

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Overview

Magic made simple. Meet Pixel 9a. Take stunning photos and videos with the incredible camera. Do more, faster with Gemini and get an all-day battery and durable design – all for less than you think.^1,2

Reviews

4.5

55 reviews

82% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Kathy Vernay . 1 month ago

Unable to confirm phone number, set up payments, voicemail and app sign in

Google Team - 1 month ago

Hi there, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your Pixel 9 Pro XL. If you need any support from us, we recommend contacting our customer support team for assistance. (From your phone click on Settings > Tips & support > Contact us). googlepixel

9a

Pete . 1 month ago

I thought I was getting away from prepaid. Phone is great.

Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.
Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Battery testing conducted on a major U.S. carrier network on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See g.co/pixel/batteryhealth for details.
Results may vary. Not available for all cameras, apps, or modes.
Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. The phone is not drop/tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, and other external forces is not covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See g.co/pixel/water for details.
Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Internet connection required. Available on select devices, languages and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.
Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Google Workspace extension must be enabled. Country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy.
Car Crash Detection not available in all languages or countries. Car Crash Detection may not detect all accidents. High-impact activities may trigger Car Crash Detection. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. See g.co/pixel/carcrashdetection for details.
Availability of features may vary by market.
Not available in all countries or languages. Availability and call quality depends on the environment, carrier network conditions, and many other factors. Actual results may vary. See g.co/pixel/callassist for details.
See g.co/pixel/updates for details on when your Pixel is eligible to receive Pixel Drops. Availability of some Pixel Drops may vary.
Pixel updates for 7 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. See g.co/pixel/updates for details.

Specs

Design

Colors

Iris | Obsidian

Height

6.0"

Notable Materials

Fingerprint-resistant coating | Aluminum in the housing is 100% recycled content | Made with at least 23% recycled materials based on product weight | 100% plastic-free packaging

Width

2.88"

Depth

0.35"

Weight

6.5 oz

Charging Port

USB C 3.0

Accessibility

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant

HAC

Hearing aid-compatible

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 280 hrs

mAh (per hour)

Minimum 5000 mAh | Typical 5100 mAh

Usage Time

Up to 34.78 hrs

Wireless Charging

Fast Charge

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 1 and 13 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz + 5GHz/6GHz

SAR

1.6 W/Kg

FCC ID

A4RGXQ96

Global & Roaming Network

5G: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n26/n28/n29/n30/n38/n41/n66/n70/n71/n77/n78 4G: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 GSM: B2/3/5/8 UMTS: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 143 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 31 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities

5G Ultra Wide-Band

5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 195 and 634 Mbps for downloads and between 10 and 53 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.

World Device

Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.

Camera

Front Camera

13 MP | ƒ/2.2 aperture | 96.1° field of view | 1/3.1" image sensor size

Rear Camera

Video

Rear camera: 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS | 1080p video recording at 30/60 FPS | Digital Zoom up to 5x Front camera 4K video recording at 30 FPS

Camera Modes

Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces

Performance

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® v6, Bluetooth Diversity

Processor

Google Tensor G4, Titan M2 security chip

Android V

Expandable Memory

Security

Fingerprint Unlock with under-display fingerprint sense, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, Password

Hotspot

Memory/Storage

RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5x | Storage: 128 GB UFS 3.1

Display

Refresh Rate

Smooth Display (up to 120 Hz)

Screen

6.285" FHD | (1080 x 2424) at 422 PPI

Aspect Ratio

20:9

SKU#

GA05394-US

What's in the box

Google Pixel 9a
1 m USB-C® to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)
SIM tool

Gemini mobile app available on select devices, languages, and countries. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy.
Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Battery testing conducted on a major U.S. carrier network on pre-production hardware and software using default settings. Tests began with phones fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See g.co/pixel/batteryhealth for details.
Results may vary. Not available for all cameras, apps, or modes.
Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. The phone is not drop/tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, and other external forces is not covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See g.co/pixel/water for details.
Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts. Internet connection required. Available on select devices, languages and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.
Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Google Workspace extension must be enabled. Country availability may vary. Check responses for accuracy.
Car Crash Detection not available in all languages or countries. Car Crash Detection may not detect all accidents. High-impact activities may trigger Car Crash Detection. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. See g.co/pixel/carcrashdetection for details.
Availability of features may vary by market.
Not available in all countries or languages. Availability and call quality depends on the environment, carrier network conditions, and many other factors. Actual results may vary. See g.co/pixel/callassist for details.
See g.co/pixel/updates for details on when your Pixel is eligible to receive Pixel Drops. Availability of some Pixel Drops may vary.
Pixel updates for 7 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. See g.co/pixel/updates for details.

Reviews

Google Pixel 9a Prepaid Reviews

4.5

55 reviews

82% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Not happy

Kathy Vernay . 1 month ago

Unable to confirm phone number, set up payments, voicemail and app sign in

Google Team - 1 month ago

9a

Pete . 1 month ago

I thought I was getting away from prepaid. Phone is great.

Great performance and clean Android experience at

dillonl2_7153 . 1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Pixel 9a for a few weeks now and it’s a solid mid-range phone. The display is sharp, the performance is snappy for everyday tasks, and the camera delivers great results in good lighting. Battery life easily lasts a full day, and the build quality feels sturdy despite the plastic back. It runs smoothly with minimal bloatware, and the clean Android experience is a huge plus. Charging is reasonably quick, and the packaging was minimal but protective. For the price, it punches above its weight.

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Affordable, nice phone

amanda37h_4399 . 1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very nice phone. I've been a Samsung Galaxy user for a very long time and found this phone to be very similar in use. One thing that is different is the placement of the back button on the screen (opposite from my galaxy) which took a little getting used to but a minor change. The camera isnt as nice as other phones I've had but does a good job overall. I dont know if I would have switched to the Google Pixel phone of my own accord, but I'm glad I was able to be given an opportunity to try it as I found it a great alternative for a moderate price to other phones out there.

influenster.com Originally posted on influenster.com

Amazing for for the price you pay!

ixibatgirlixi_2178 . 1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is actually amazing for the price point! It runs very smooth and the pictures are very vibrant. I love the customization options for the home screen and lock screen. Everything runs as it should. I normally use Samsung phones, but this phone has me questioning my choices. Not to mention the price is amazing for the quality of phone. It seems very durable as well. I can see this phone lasting a good while, especially with a case! I would definitely recommend this phone to anyone on a budget!

influenster.com Originally posted on influenster.com

Good performance

courtneyp179_6269 . 1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good phone, takes a while to get used to the operating system. Overall sound phone and operates well. Great photo quality and call quality. Good for day to day use.

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Pixel 9a

Jay T . 1 month ago

It has a learning curve and takes some getting used-to but so far so good. I'm old and not techno-savy, so some features I can't figure out

Excellent phone

Robert . 1 month ago

Been a fantastic phone so far

Amazing phone!

davidp999_9297 . 1 month ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently was given a google Pixel 9a and I love it! Off the bat this phone was incredibly easy to set up, and get started on! The phone itself feels nice and sturdy and I love the matte black styling on the back of the phone. I also love that this phone has enhanced water protection so if I get caught in the rain and or I accidentally spill something on my phone I know I’m protected. I also love that if I’m ever in a crash, my phone can call for help. The battery life on this phone is fantastic and I’ve been able to get so much done through the day without having to be tied down to the charger! I also really like that this phone uses USB-C for charging so I can continue to use the same cables and I don’t have to buy a new one and that the same charger I have for my headphones, laptop, and other accessories is now usable by my phone! Overall this is a great phone and will continue to use it!

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Good choice

1 month ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

It's the perfect size for my 12 year old. It's light but sturdy. It's also not quite as expensive as other phones.

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Google Pixel 9a Prepaid

Reviews

4.5

Not happy

9a

The phone that keeps getting better.

Wow-worthy photos. Whoa-worthy editing.

The most durable Pixel A-Series phone yet.

Gemini, your built-in AI assistant.

Powerful protection.

Talk about smarter calling.

The phone that keeps getting better.

Wow-worthy photos. Whoa-worthy editing.

Design

Accessibility

Battery

Network

Camera

Performance

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SKU#

What's in the box

Google Pixel 9a Prepaid Reviews

4.5

Not happy

9a

Great performance and clean Android experience at

Affordable, nice phone

Amazing for for the price you pay!

Good performance

Pixel 9a

Excellent phone

Amazing phone!

Good choice

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