Google postpones Pixel 9a sales launch due to component defect
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 9a, but the smartphone's launch is delayed. Instead of the usual start of pre-orders immediately after the announcement, the company has postponed the start of deliveries until April.
Here's What We Know
Google found a problem with one of the Pixel 9a components. As a result, some already manufactured smartphones may have defects, so the company decided to postpone the launch to fix everything.
According to The Verge, Google planned to release the Pixel 9a this month. The company did not disclose details about which component caused the problem, nor did it specify the extent of the defect.
The Pixel 9a is already available on the Google Store, but it is not yet available for pre-order. Image: Google
Since Google has not yet fixed the problem, the company has not sent the Pixel 9a to journalists for testing. This means that reviews of the smartphone will appear later than usual.
The Pixel 9a is positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Pixel 9, which is currently selling for $639 on Amazon. The new device has the same 6.3-inch OLED display with a frequency of 120 Hz and brightness of up to 2700 nits, as well as the Google Tensor G4 chipset. The battery capacity is even slightly larger - 5100 mAh. The smartphone supports seven years of OS updates and has a waterproof body. At the same time, the camera has been simplified: the main module is 48 MP (f/1.7, 1/2" sensor), and the front camera is 13 MP (f/2.2, 1/3.1" sensor).
Pixel 9a comes in four body colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony, Iris.
Google Pixel 9a will be available in April for $499. Google promises up to 30 hours of battery life in normal mode and up to 100 hours with the Extreme Battery Saver feature.
Source: The Verge
