Pixel 9a Preorder Delay Linked to Overheating and Component Issues

Google fans expected to be deep into the Pixel 9a preorder delay by now—but the anticipated mid-range phone remains mysteriously absent. Originally unveiled on March 19, the Pixel 9a should have gone live for preorders that same day. Instead, the release has quietly slipped into April due to a “component quality issue” affecting a small number of units.

The delay, while officially vague, has sparked speculation—especially after tech leaker Tech Auntyji hinted at a heating problem in a recent post on X. While the leaker didn’t name the Pixel 9a directly, they referenced the “sudden withdrawal of a high-profile phone” suffering from overheating “especially around the camera.” A follow-up quip—“Don’t Google it”—all but confirmed the phone in question is indeed made by Google.

Adding weight to the rumors, YouTuber Sahil Karoul managed to test a Pixel 9a unit (released early in Dubai), showing benchmark results that revealed thermal throttling down to 61% of peak performance—likely due to overheating.

The Pixel 9a packs respectable specs for its $499 price tag: a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Google’s 4nm Tensor G4 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 5100mAh battery. But Google’s decision to pair the chip with an older modem—previously blamed for heating issues in the Pixel 8—may be haunting this launch.

While a software fix is reportedly on the way, Google hasn’t announced a new preorder date. For now, the Pixel 9a preorder delay casts uncertainty over its release. Fans will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on Google’s next budget-friendly smartphone.

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