Google's Pixel 9a is almost here, but are you planning on buying one?

Although it might seem a little out of place considering the sheer amount of foldables, flagships, and other devices this job allows me to get my hands on every year, the Pixel 9a is one of my most anticipated phones of 2025. I really appreciated the Pixel 8a when I reviewed it last year, and the handful of times I've revisited that device — up to and including this week — have only made that fondness grow. There's a lot to love about how Google manages its midrange lineup, and I think with the Pixel 8a, the company finally found its perfect balance.