The Pixel 9a goes on sale at some point in April — Google will give a specific date later on. And the phone promises some notable changes, including a whole new design. And as you'd imagine, the improvements touch on camera performance and AI — two major reasons to pick up a Pixel phone.

The Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e represent two very different approaches to the mid-range smartphone market. While both devices are priced below their flagship siblings, they bring powerful hardware,