Why is Google’s Pixel 9a so cheap? It just doesn’t add up

The Australian Financial Review04-14

The most basic version of Google’s new mid-tier phone, the Pixel 9a, nominally costs $849.

The most basic version of Google’s best phone, the Pixel 9 Pro, nominally costs $1699.

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