Leaked and launched, but the Pixel 9a is still not available (Updated: Google Statement)

Unlike previous Pixel launches, pre-orders for the Pixel 9a have not yet opened and there's no set sale date.

Mar 19, 2025 - 15:56
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Leaked and launched, but the Pixel 9a is still not available (Updated: Google Statement)
  • Google has unveiled the Pixel 9a, but unlike previous Pixel launches, pre-orders have not yet opened.
  • Extensive leaks revealed most details ahead of launch, and the phone even went on sale early in some regions like Dubai.
  • Google hasn’t explained the pre-order delay but has promised more details soon. General sales are expected to begin sometime in April.

Google has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Pixel 9a. However, the launch feels more like a formality at this point, as extensive leaks over the past few days had already revealed most details. In fact, the phone even went on sale early in some regions, such as Dubai, before today’s official announcement.

If you were eager to pre-order the new mid-range Pixel, you might be in for some disappointment. While Google has fully announced the Pixel 9a, pre-orders have yet to open. This is an unusual move for the company, as previous Pixel launches, like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 8a, allowed pre-orders on the same day as the announcement.