Unboxing the Pixel 9a

I love my Pixel 9 Pro.  I like the extra RAM and the zoom lens.

If I wasn't so set on it, the 9 might be enough for me; but now there'd be the dilemma of should I save even a few bit more and get the 9a

Here's how the 9 and the 9a compare on paper:

Pixel 9a	Pixel 9
$679	$1,099
2424x1080	2424x1080
60-120Hz	60-120Hz
Tensor G4	Tensor G4
8GB RAM	12GB RAM
48MP + 13MP wide	50MP + 48MP wide
13MP selfie	10.5MP selfie
5100mAh	4700mah

$400 savings.  Sure you'll lose some RAM, slightly slower speeds charging, and the cameras are a little less MP are near enough.  The nice jump is the battery.  

I'll draft up my feelings in a few more days and give you a more fulsome review shortly.  In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line!