Google's new Pixel 9a mid-range flagship phone offers the best of the Pixel 9 series at half the price. Here are five reasons I'm excited for the Google Pixel 9a.

The Pixel 9a goes on sale at some point in April — Google will give a specific date later on. And the phone promises some notable changes, including a whole new design. And as you'd imagine, the improvements touch on camera performance and AI — two major reasons to pick up a Pixel phone.

The Google Pixel 9a is official, and we're here to take a closer look at its specifications. They're nothing to scoff at, that's for sure.