Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Googles Mid-Range Challenger Emerges

Опубликовано: 22 марта, 2025

Following a multitude of rumors, Google has officially revealed the $499 Pixel 9a, a device that could potentially set a new standard in the mid-range smartphone market. Boasting dual cameras and integration with Google’s AI capabilities, it represents what many hoped the iPhone 16e would offer, particularly in terms of pricing. In this episode, Senior Writer Sam Rutherford joins us to explore the Pixel 9a’s strengths, as well as its drawbacks when compared to the Pixel 9.

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  • Around Engadget – 1:03:49

  • In progress – 1:09:56

  • Pop culture recommendations – 1:10:28

Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn Low
Guest: Sam Rutherford
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien