Google Pixel 9a with Gemini - Unlocked Android Smartphone with Incredible Camera and AI Photo Editing, All-Day Battery, and Powerful Security - Obsidian - 128 GBECOLOGOECOLOGO

I decided to try this phone after researching "best moderately priced phones" and finding it rated higher than a lot of the companies I expected to see. It has taken a little while to adjust to a new Pixel after years of owning Motorola phones, but now I love this phone. The photos are so much better than with previous phones, the images on the phone screen are top rate, and the functions (once learned) work as expected. It is a great size for slipping into purse and pocket, charges a little faster than Google reports, and holds a charge two days for me, but I'm not a heavy phone user (calls, texts, searches and photos. I don't use the phone for games). And the price is right! I don't need top of the line, but I want really good and solid. I chose this phone because Google offers longer support than the "leading" phone makers and I plan to keep it a long time. Sound quality is great, it feels good in hand, and it looks good. The only downside I have found is lack of many high durability cases for it although one company on Amazon offers one that I'm using. It and the phone have survived one drop in fine style. I will update if that information changes. If you are unsure about a Pixel, do yourself a favor and try it. I don't think you will be disappointed.

This is a midrange phone which functions as well as many flagship phones. There are some cost saving hardware such as no telephoto lens and not state of the art charging speed but for the average user it has an excellent processor, a large battery and the Google software that makes photos come out as if it were a device twice the price. The size is compact enough for people with small hands but has a sufficiently large screen and it has good water proofing and wireless charging to boot and it's not loaded up with all kinds of extra software. Sound and voice are ok and the phone works well with my particular carrier. I bought this for my wife...I have a Pixel 6a that I really like and her old phone is not supported anymore whereas this one will have 7 years of upgrades. She's delighted with the color and put on a clear case.

For five years I enjoyed my Pixel 4a, a compact 128 GB 4G phone. However, I recently destroyed it when I unintentionally took it for a swim in the ocean, so it was time for an upgrade. I first considered the 8a, but when I saw the low cost of Google’s newest phone, the absence of an annoying camera bar on the back, and the many rave reviews on YouTube, I was sold on the 9a. It delivers remarkable performance without most of the trade-offs that come with midrange phones. This isn’t a flagship, nor with only 8 GB of RAM is it intended for intensive gamers, but it does everything I need and does it well. And Google automatically reloaded every one of my apps, files, and settings from the cloud!The Pixel 9a checks all the boxes: an unlocked, modestly sized 5G device with a clean, simple design in four available colors. It includes the AI assistant Gemini and the newest Google apps and operating system (Android 15) with seven years of system and security updates, as well as the same fast Tensor G4 chipset and bright, sharp, smooth 120 Hz display featured on the model 9. The 9a is equipped with outstanding cameras and camera software and a best-in-class battery (even better than the 9 Pro) for extra-long life. The unit offers strong resistance to water, dust, and scratches, in addition to wireless charging and oodles of storage. All this at an unbeatable price! The 256 GB version I bought came with a $100 Amazon gift card, effectively reducing its price to $499, the same as the 128 GB model.I do have three caveats: the bezel on the screen seems unnecessarily thick, wireless charging is much slower than wired charging, and there is noticeable grain in low-light videos, but none of these are deal-breakers for me. And I must respond to a previous reviewer who also owned a 4a and claimed that the 9a is too big, that it’s design is unoriginal, and that it lacks a headphone jack and a behind-the-screen fingerprint reader. While not as small or light as my old Pixel, it’s only slightly larger and heavier (allowing for a bigger battery), and it fits my hand perfectly. As for the headphone jack and fingerprint reader, we’re in the third decade of the 20th century: wired headphones are history and on-screen fingerprint readers are standard. Finally, for many users like me, the minimalist design is a plus: less is more!

Bought this mainly for the camera, but disappointed with the phone overall. Don't really feel like buying or recommending Pixel phones anymore. With the restrictions mentioned below, not much different from or beneficial over an iPhone.What's great:* Good camera* Good battery* Good speed* Smooth operation* Less junkwareWhat disappointed:* No more free unlimited Google Photos storage for Pixel users* Screen mirroring is locked to Chromecast; will not cast/mirror to Roku or Fire Stick or anything that uses Miracast* Pixel Launcher is pretty restrictive to what you can change; I hate the Google search bar on the bottom; cannot move it to the top, nor even edit its lookWhat I knew was coming, but still disappointed:* I don't like the on-screen fingerprint; rear fingerprint is the best; side fingerprint is tolerable; front is the worst — looks ugly with most phone cases or screen protectors (see attached image)* No 3.5mm headphone jack; you need to buy a USB-C headphone or a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter

Best android I've used and I've tried a lot of brands great screen and battery life with awesome cameras!!!! AI function and newest Android updates fast!!!!! Love it and highly recommend it especially at a discounted price!!!!! Worth every penny!!!!

Great fit and feels durable. The design is sleek, the phone stays cool, and everything functions exactly as expected. Easy to use, comfortable in hand, and offers good protection without being bulky. Highly recommend for anyone looking for both quality and style.