Phones
Cameras, screen & battery
Google Pixel 9a
Best forEveryday Android photography without flagship spending
The camera, battery endurance and long support commitment make the 9a a useful value option. Slow charging and the lack of a telephoto camera are the main compromises. Its seven-year update promise runs from the original release, so compare the remaining support and current price with newer phones before buying.
- Processor
- Google Tensor G4
- Main camera
- 48 MP main
- Storage
- 128 GB selected; 256 GB also offered
- Front camera
- 13 MP
Reasons to choose it
- Useful everyday cameras
- Long original update commitment
Before you buy
No dedicated telephoto lens
2 review sourcesApple iPhone 17
Best forAn iOS phone with a smoother display and more base storage
A 120Hz screen and larger starting storage address two practical reasons people previously paid for a Pro. The standard 17 still lacks a dedicated telephoto camera. For an older discounted model, the price gap to the current generation matters more than AI features alone.
- Processor
- Apple A19
- Main camera
- 48 MP Fusion
- Storage
- 256 GB selected
- Front camera
- 18 MP Center Stage
Reasons to choose it
- 120Hz screen
- Larger original base storage
Before you buy
No Pro telephoto hardware
2 review sources1 benchmark datasets include at least two selected models. See Benchmarks for results and test conditions.