Like the Pixel 8a, the 9a features a wide-angle main camera and an ultra-wide. Those who want a dedicated telephoto camera will need to upgrade to the Pro lineup of Pixel phones. While the dual camera layout remains consistent,

Google's Pixel 9a once again hits it out of the park for a budget smartphone, but there may still be some good reasons to opt for the pricier Pixel 9.

With Google announcing the Pixel 9a today--but not launching it belatedly until early April--it's useful to understand the trade-offs.