In this Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 7a face-off, we look at how Google's budget phones compare to one another and whether it's worth upgrading to the newer model.

After an absolute torrent of very accurate leaks, the Pixel 9a is now official; and, as expected, it brings a ton of impressive hardware and software inclusions to Google's A-Series lineup. Google has packed some great features into this more-affordable Pixel that starts at $499,

People consistently rate battery power as the most important consideration for a new phone, and here Google delivered. The Pixel 9A has a higher-powered battery than any of the ot