In addition, the smartphone features an upgraded 6.3-inch Actua display, which Google says is the brightest display on an A-series ever. For comparison, the new display is 35% brighter than the Pixel 8a at 2700 nits. The 9a also features a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate for a smoother experience.

Google's debuting the new $499 Pixel 9A phone, breaking from the company's history of releasing the lower-cost Pixel A phones closer to the company's I/O conference.

The Google Pixel 9a is here, and apart from its new flat design, it stands out because there's no obvious camera bump at all. Here's what you need to know.