"Google took a good mid-range phone and made it great": The critics are very impressed by the new Google Pixel 9a. The price-performance ratio of Google's new mid-range cell phone is praised by the bank.
But the new design is very well received on the one hand and on the other hand devastating.
With us you get an overview of how the new Pixel 9a cuts off at the press.
The advantages and disadvantages of Pixel 9a at a glance:
Pro
- Price-performance ratio
- helles Display
- good camera
- Strong performance for everyday tasks
Against
- Performance drop For demanding applications
- Slow charging power
Google Pixel 9a - that's what the tests say
Basically, the testers are convinced of Google's new mid-range smartphone. There is good to very good points.
Google Pixel 9a: This is praised
1. Performance and software
The Pixel 9a offers excellent performance in relation to the price, thanks to the tensor G4 chip and eight gigabytes of RAM.Computer picturePraise the liquid execution of AI functions such as Gemini Nano and the integration of Google One Ai Premium with extended functions.
Notebookcheckrefers to the impressive benchmark results of Pixel 9a, which even exceeds the performance of the Samsung Galaxy A56 in tests.
2. The display
The display of the Pixel 9a comes with a 6.3-inch OLED panel, a refresh rate of 120 Hertz and a maximum outdoor brightness of 1,800 nits. This ensures good readability even with strong sunlight.
3. The camera
The Pixel 9a has a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wake angle camera and a 13-megapixel front camera. This means that the cell phone delivers very good shots, especially in daylight photographs, but also with little light.
Julian Chokkattu vonWIREDis particularly impressed in this context of an additional AI function: the real-time video functions of Gemini Live. Here you can focus on something and talk to the AI about what you see.
4. The price-performance ratio
The testers agree that the Pixel 9a delivers a strong performance at a price of 549 euros.
Allison Johnson fromThe Vergefinds what you get with the Pixel 9a for your money:
This is a really good deal.
Google Pixel 9a: That comes across criticism
1. Performance in more demanding applications
The tensor G4 processor of the Pixel 9a (tensor G4) is located in the middle class and, in contrast to current top smartphones, reaches its limits faster in performance-intensive tasks or multitasking.
Ryan Whitwam fromArs TechnicaFor example, point out that tensor chip of the Pixel 9a is not sufficient for more demanding games such as Diablo Immortal or Gensin.
2. Slow loading speed
Despite the large 5,100 mAh batteries, the charging capacity of the Pixel 9a is disappointing compared to the competition.
The battery is only loaded with up to 23 watts.Network worldHowever, note that the Pixel 9a remains significantly behind its competitors from the mid-range price segment.
3. Here the spirits differ - the design
The Google Pixel 9a differs significantly from its predecessors: the characteristic camera clay of the predecessor has given way to a rounded, minimalist design. This creates shared opinions - between modern and boring.
Abner Li from9to5Googlehopes that the design will also be preserved for future Pixel models.
This is not boring at all and something that we have not seen since the early days of the smartphones.
Julian Chokkattu sees it exactly differently. In his opinion, color is very good for the design of the cell phone:
But in black or white it is a boring, colorless device.
I sincerely hope that Google will not do without the camera bar at the upcoming Pixel 10 model.
Conclusion: a very good mid-range smartphone
The testers have to praise more than criticize. Especially if you want a mid-range smartphone in terms of price, then you are well served with the Google Pixel 9a.
However, you should like the optics: All critics have a clear opinion on the re-design and they could not be more different.
