There will be some strange changes to the Pixel 9a’s camera, but this is very good news.

He Google Pixel 9a is just around the corner and although the company has not yet revealed any details about it, leaks have already revealed both its design and some of the features that will be included in this new mid-range smartphone. The latest news we know is related to the camera..

According to rumors from Android authorityPixel 9a will have a new main camera, So we’ve ditched the 64-megapixel main sensor. that the company has included in its mid-range mobile phones for several generations now. Essentially, this camera present on the Pixel 8a is exactly the same as the one found on the Pixel 7a.

According to the above-mentioned media reports, Google will bet on lower resolution sensor; 48 megapixels. It will be the exact same camera as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which Google introduced a few months ago. But why did the company rely on a sensor with a lower resolution?

Pixel 9a will have a lower resolution camera

Resolution, while important, is not the most important thing in a camera. In fact, we could say that the 48-megapixel sensor that will be found in the Pixel 9a is better. because it has a large aperture: f/1.7.compared to f/1.9 of the previous model. This results in brighter photos.

Google is expected to keep the ultra-wide-angle camera as well as the selfie camera. However, the company may include new editing features inherited from the Pixel 9. These include: feature dubbed “Turn Me On”“, which allows you to add people to a photo using AI. Of course, we will also see other AI features such as the magic eraser, which allows you to remove unwanted elements from an image.

Pixel 9a will also have an updated design that will stand out including completely flat back. Google will also remove the distinctive photographic module and opt for a thinner one located on one side of the device. The frames of the smartphone will be completely flat, like those of its older brothers.

Now, When will this device be presented? All indications are that Google will push ahead with the launch of the Pixel 9a and it will arrive within the first three months of 2025. March 2025. Recall that the Pixel 8a was announced in May 2024.