India, March 18 -- The Google Pixel 9a has leaked, extensively. Unboxings and reviews are already out, even before Google has officially released the product. This is nothing new with Pixel smartphones; it has been the case for several generations. However, this early access to information has confirmed how the phone will eventually compare with one of its biggest rivals, the iPhone 16e, when it launches. Here, we break down what you can expect from this eventual battle and the real-world differences. Rather than comparing specifications, we will focus on how the user experience will differ based on what we know so far.

The Pixel 9a will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, the same one found in the rest of the Pixel 9 series, including ...