The 256GB Pixel 9a model could cost $600, a $40 increase from the previous model. Google's Pixel 9a is expected to launch in mid-March with a larger battery and display, and Google Tensor G4 chipset.

Since we've already revealed just about everything else about the Google Pixel 9a, it's time to talk about pre-orders and shipping. As we've noted in

Last year, Google launched the Pixel 8a budget-friendly phone a bit early during just before Google I/O, where the A-series normally debuted. This year's Pixel 9a has been rumored to be getting an even earlier March release.

A new leak claims that Google plans to move the Pixel 9a launch date up from its usual release window by a couple of months.

According to a new report, the Google Pixel 9a will debut in March, over a month earlier than the Pixel 8a did last year.