Google’s Pixel 9a doesn’t just look like a strong successor over last year’s model, it also appears to be the best phone that won’t break the bank.

But at that price, it's hard to ignore Google and its Pixel A series, especially now that a new version has just been announced. The new phone adopts the same silicon introduced with last fall's Pixel 9 lineup,

With the Pixel 9a, Google is relaunching its mid-range range without the characteristic camera bar - and postponing the launch for a short time.