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Google Pixel 9a review goes live before the phone's launch

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Joel Joseph
March 19, 2025

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In today’s newsletter, we've got Google's Pixel 9a being fully reviewed before it's even announced, OnePlus making waves in India's premium segment, and Oppo packing a massive battery into a budget phone.

Meanwhile, Caviar's turning iconic landmarks into luxury phone designs, and Honor's borrowing Apple's camera button idea.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

  • Pixel 9a's early reviews

  • OnePlus 13's premium market position

  • Oppo A5's massive 6500mAh battery

  • Caviar's Big Ben luxury iPhone

  • Honor 400 Lite's leaked design

  • More reads about upcoming flagships, One UI update schedules, and innovative projectors

Read on for all the details!

The Google Pixel 9a, expected to be officially announced in a few days, has already been extensively leaked. Now detailed reviews of the phone are live, and the phone is yet to get an official launch date.

This follows a long-standing tradition of Google’s Pixel launches being preceded by a flood of leaks. The early reviews not only provide a comprehensive look at the device but also highlight some of its strengths and weaknesses.

Read on to find out more.

The Indian smartphone market is currently undergoing premiumization. According to Counterpoint Research, the market’s value is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2025. As a result, we are witnessing more premium offerings from brands than ever before. Almost all phone companies with a presence in India now sell expensive handsets. OnePlus is no exception.

Discover why the OnePlus 13 is a strong contender in India's growing premium smartphone segment in our review.

Oppo has a new budget smartphone in China, the Oppo A5, which succeeds last year’s A3. The company is skipping the A4 model as the number four is considered unlucky in China. The biggest upgrade on the A5 is its AMOLED display—a 6.7-inch Full HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The A5 also packs a bigger battery, jumping from 5100mAh to 6500mAh. The charging is the same at 45W, but despite the bigger battery, the phone still manages to stay relatively slim at 7.65mm and 189 grams.

Caviar has once again pushed the boundaries of luxury with its new Horizon Collection, a lineup of custom-made smartphones inspired by some of the world’s most iconic cities. Each piece is more than just a phone; it’s a handcrafted work of art, blending architectural beauty with fine craftsmanship.

The collection uses only the most premium materials, including 24-karat gold, aviation-grade titanium, natural stone, and colorful jewelry enamel.

An upcoming Honor smartphone, the Honor 400 Lite, has surfaced online through a listing by Hungarian retailer Connextion. The early listing reveals official-looking images of the device in three color options, providing a closer look at its design and some key details.

While Honor has yet to announce the smartphone officially, its appearance in retail listings suggests an imminent launch.

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