Earlier this month, CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 9a surfaced, and now the camera specifications have been revealed. According to reports from Androidheadlines, the Pixel 9a will feature a 48MP sensor, replacing the 64MP sensor found in the Pixel 8a.
The 48MP camera is expected to use the same 1/2″ Sony IMX787 sensor found in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, likely with optical image stabilization (OIS). Despite this upgrade to the main camera, the Pixel 9a will reportedly retain the 13MP ultra-wide camera, which is expected to use the Sony IMX712 sensor, along with a 13MP front-facing camera using the same sensor.
The Pixel 9a is also expected to feature the new "Add Me" option introduced with the Pixel 9 series. This feature allows users to take a group photo, and then switch places with someone else to capture a second shot, ensuring everyone is included in the picture.
According to @OnLeaks, the Pixel 9a will have dimensions of 154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm (9.4mm including the rear camera ring), making it slightly taller and wider than the Pixel 8a, which measures 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm.
The Pixel 9a is expected to be powered by the Tensor G4 SoC, though it will use the Exynos Modem 5300 from the Pixel 8 series, instead of the Exynos Modem 5400 found in the Pixel 9 series. The modem will support 5G 3GPP Rel. 17 and offer improved efficiency.
More details about the Pixel 9a are anticipated in the coming months, as the phone is expected to launch in 2025.
