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Pixel 9a buyers aren’t getting any special AI perks from Google
The phone only gets the same Gemini trial as everyone else.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGhfADauG9s
- Google is heavily promoting the Pixel 9a’s AI features, showcasing its Gemini-powered capabilities as a major selling point.
- The Pixel 9a only comes with a one-month free trial of Gemini Advanced, the same offer available to all new sign-ups.
- Without a paid $20/month subscription, users won’t have access to features like Gemini Live’s full capabilities.
AI is the big focus for Google and all other phone makers in 2025, and the Pixel 9a is no exception While Google’s promo material loves to showcase all the cool things AI can do on the Pixel 9a, not all of those features will be available to you unless you pay up.
Unlike the Pixel 9 Pro, which comes with a full year of Gemini Advanced (a $240 value), the Pixel 9a only includes a single free month. And that’s not even a Pixel 9a-specific perk — Google is giving the same one-month trial to everyone who signs up for Gemini Advanced.
