Google’s Pixel A-series and Samsung’s Galaxy A5-series are long-standing rivals in the mid-range smartphone arena. Both brands aim to deliver flagship-like features at a fraction of the price, and 2025 is no different.

Google’s Pixel 9a doesn’t just look like a strong successor over last year’s model, it also appears to be the best phone that won’t break the bank.

Google has changed up its typical release schedule for the Pixel 9A, a device that historically gets its debut closer to the I/O developer conference in May. Instead the Pixel 9A has been revealed today in March, and Google says that phone will be arriving to stores in April.