Which begs the query… Why, Google? Why are you placing FOUR 6.3-inch telephones in your lineup and calling it a day with only one massive telephone, the 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL?
Now, don’t get me flawed – I’d decide a smaller Pixel over a bigger one 10/10 occasions as I’m all about compact telephones. But does the world really want this many 6.3-inch Pixel telephones?
Pixel 9a will flip Google’s 2025 Pixel lineup right into a one-size-fits-all assortment of 6.3-inch telephones – 4 mid-sized Pixels vs one XL?
Pixel 9a goes to be the FOURTH 6.3-inch Pixel in Google’s 2025 lineup. Not essentially a nasty factor, however actually… attention-grabbing.
The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9a, and even the folding Pixel 9 Pro Fold all include the identical 6.3-inch display screen dimension. Sure, they’re focused at totally different worth factors and supply barely totally different options, however let’s face it – save for the foldable, they largely do the identical factor, and they’re largely going to look the identical.
Meanwhile, the competitors gives extra selection – like Samsung, which goes to have just one small-ish telephone in its 2025 lineup – the 6.2-inch Galaxy S25.
As far as Apple goes (if we think about Cupertino Google’s direct competitor), they have one thing for everybody too. Yes, there are going to be two 6.1-inch iPhones (iPhone 16 and iPhone SE) in addition to one 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro, however Apple additionally has the 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus and the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max for individuals who like their telephones sufficiently big to double as a weapon.
Google, however, appears to have determined that 6.3 inches is the magical “one-size-fits-all” quantity. It’s nearly like Samsung had a Black Friday sale on 6.3-inch shows and Google purchased all of them?!
Hey, Google… Do we even want the Pixel 9a within the first place?
Leaked Pixel 9a dummy. The telephone is anticipated to launch subsequent spring – proper when the Galaxy A56 and iPhone SE 4 are set to come back out.
It’s speculated to be the inexpensive possibility in Google’s lineup, however some will argue it feels slightly… pointless, and I’m undecided I’d disagree.
It’s so near the common Pixel 9 each in dimension and options; it’s competing not solely with the Pixel 9 but additionally with final 12 months’s Pixel 8 flagship; and at this level, the Pixel 9a feels much less like a budget-friendly different and extra like a replica with a barely lower cost tag.
It appears a small and an enormous Pixel 9a would’ve made a bit extra sense, providing extra choices to these on the lookout for a bigger telephone that doesn’t value $1,200.
Selling just one massive Pixel telephone is Google’s largest mistake in 2024-2025
Leaked Pixel 9a dummy.
It’s humorous as a result of Apple nailed the compact market with their iPhone 13 mini and 12 mini a couple of years again. Those have been tiny, pocket-friendly, and actually my favourite iPhones. Did they promote effectively? Not actually – seems most individuals don’t need small telephones anymore. They need larger screens, larger batteries, and larger… every little thing.
But I suppose Google should’ve missed that memo as a result of they’ve gone all-in on a dimension that’s neither sufficiently small to be compact nor sufficiently big to fulfill individuals who love massive telephones.
If Google desires to compete with Samsung and Apple, they may have to diversify the Pixel lineup. As we are able to see, extra Pixel telephones doesn’t essentially imply extra choices in actuality. It’s like if McDonald’s served solely medium fries.
Why promote 3-4 6.3-inch Pixels once we can get a extra compact Pixel for individuals like me who love small gadgets, or one other bigger mid-range possibility to draw customers who need a massive display screen with out breaking the financial institution. Just one correctly massive Pixel 9 Pro XL is just not sufficient. What if I don’t have $1,200 to spend on a telephone?Google’s going to be promoting 4 M-sized t-shirts in 2025, in addition to an XL one which’s too costly for many. Make it make sense…
What’s your tackle the Pixel dimension choices?
