Some of the cost-cutting measures in Google's Pixel 9a have become increasingly evident over the course of the past few days since the phone was first announced. The most notable

The Google Pixel 9a might feature much of the same hardware as the other devices in the Pixel 9 series, but an older modem means that Google's Satellite SOS feature is not available.

The Pixel 9a features Gemini Nano and Gemini Live for real-time AI interactions. Soon, Gemini Advanced users can share their screen or camera for deeper engagement.