The Google Pixel 9a might be just days away from its official launch, and fresh benchmarks are already stirring the pot. Thanks to tipster @KaroulSahil (via Notebookcheck), we’ve got a sneak peek at what this mid-range contender might bring to the table. An AnTuTu score of 1,049,844 and Geekbench scores of 1,530 (single-core) and 3,344 (multi-core) suggest solid performance—though it’s not quite flagship territory. But hey, isn’t that the charm of the Pixel ‘a’ series?
Here’s the twist: while the AnTuTu score aligns with the Pixel 9 series (no surprise, given the rumored Tensor G4 chip), the Geekbench scores fall short of last year’s flagship models. Why the gap? Well, it’s likely due to pre-launch software that’s still being fine-tuned. Hardware tweaks could also be in the works. After all, Google’s mid-range phones have always been about balancing performance and affordability—just look at the Pixel 8a.
Speaking of affordability, let’s talk pricing. The Pixel 8a started at 499/£499/AU849, and the Pixel 9a’s 128GB model is expected to match that. But here’s the kicker: the 256GB variant might cost a tad more. For those who don’t need the bells and whistles of Google’s pricier models, the Pixel 9a could be the sweet spot. Will it live up to the hype? We’ll find out soon enough.
