Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a is set to introduce a fresh design, according to newly leaked renders, which show a notable departure from a key feature that has defined the brand’s smartphones.
Since the “Tensor reboot” that revamped Google’s phone lineup, the design has featured a distinctive “camera bar” or “visor” across the back of the devices, housing all camera components.
This feature has evolved over time to fit different models but quickly became the most recognizable design element of the Pixel series in recent years.
However, it seems the Pixel 9a will break away from this iconic look.
Leaked CAD-based renders of the Pixel 9a reveal a new design in which the camera module is flush with the back of the phone, doing away with the raised camera bar.
The design bears resemblance to certain LG phones that were released before the company exited the smartphone market.
On the Pixel 9a, the cameras are mostly level with the rest of the device, with the flash positioned to the right of the camera lenses.
This design change was first hinted at when a prototype surfaced in late August.
Although the leak, shared by Android Headlines and created by @OnLeaks, does not provide detailed dimensions or additional specs for the Pixel 9a, this omission is somewhat unusual given that such leaks typically include size details along with the design.
The Pixel 9a is anticipated to debut in mid-2025 and will be one of five new Pixel devices Google plans to release next year.
