The one upside of the expensive Pixel 9 is that the 9a might be worth buying
Refocusing on photography and software simplicity could make the Pixel 9a a home run.
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The cost of entry to Google’s flagship Pixel series has been on a steep upward trajectory, from $599 just two years ago to $799 today. No one likes price increases, and $100 more for this year’s Pixel 9 is undoubtedly a major drawback for those looking for an affordable flagship phone.
The era of the affordable Pixel flagship is over, but if there’s a silver lining here: It might actually make the Pixel A series more appealing. That’s assuming Google doesn’t cancel the range, a move rumored as far back as the Pixel 7a. Thankfully, that’s proved untrue so far, so let’s assume the series sticks around.
