Pixel 9a Unboxed Early: Downgraded Modem Confirmed, Hands-On Review Reveals Performance and Camera Capabilities

Unboxing videos reveal the Pixel 9a may feature a downgraded modem, despite packing a Tensor G4 chip with 8GB of RAM.

3 weeks ago

Early Unboxing and Review of the Pixel 9a

Key Points:

Early Availability: The Google Pixel 9a, expected to be officially released later this week, has already been unboxed and reviewed by YouTuber Sahil Karoul in Dubai.
Color Variant: The device is shown in its "Iris" purple variant with a matte finish.
Packaging: The box contains a SIM tool, USB-C cable, and documentation, similar to other Pixel 9 series devices.
Hardware Specifications:
- Processor: Tensor G4
- RAM: 8GB
- Modem: Exynos 5300 (indicated by the baseband version "g5300")
Performance: The device shows decent performance in benchmark tests and gaming, such as PUBG Mobile.
Camera Quality: Camera samples are demonstrated in the review video.
Release Date: Rumors suggest a March 19 unveiling by Google.