Galaxy A56 and Pixel 9a leaks

 Samsung’s Galaxy A56 and Pixel 9a leaked renders    

 Samsung Galaxy A56's

The Galaxy A56 is rumoured to launch in March, right around the same time as rival devices from Apple and Google. The new animations show the A56 in silver, pink, black, and a pale green. They show a phone with flat edges, a chunky display bezel that’s thicker at the bottom, and a redesigned camera island that mounts the three lenses together with a black backing. The other things that stand out are the power and volume buttons, which now sit on an island that rises slightly out from the phone’s edge, rather than lying flush. We expect the phone in March and speculate it will pack an Exynos 1580 chip, a 5,000mAh (or perhaps 5,100mAh) battery, 45W charging, and a 12MP camera.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this design. Earlier shared renders showed a similar look in November 2024, and Samsung’s own renders were found on China’s TENAA certification site, so we’re confident that this is what the A56 will look like. As for the specs, we’re not quite as certain. An early Geekbench score believed to belong to the A56 suggests it will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 1580 chipset. Certification leaks point to a 5,000mAh battery and 45W wired charging, which would be a little surprising only because the flagship Galaxy S25 is still limited to slower 25W speeds. The rear cameras will be similar to the last two generations, with a 50 megapixel main shooter joined by a 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro, though the selfie camera is at least getting an upgrade to a new 12MP sensor. The Galaxy A56 is likely to arrive alongside more affordable A36 and A26 models. Samsung released the last four generations in mid-March, so that’s when we’re expecting to see these phones too. The big question for the A56 is whether it will launch Stateside. This year Samsung may want to ensure it has a presence in the US market. 

Pixel 9a

Apple is expected to announce a new version of its similarly priced iPhone SE either this week or next, and Google’s midrange Pixel 9a has also been tipped for a March launch, months earlier than prior generations’ summer announcements. The Google Pixel 9a also leaked in colourful new renders, showing off its four colour ways. The handset should be powered by Google's Tensor G4 SoC. It will have a 48 MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture and a 1/2" type sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide, and a 13 MP front-facing camera. It's said to sport a 5,100 mAh battery, the biggest ever seen in a Pixel. This will charge at up to 23W via wires and 7.5W wirelessly. It's expected to launch on 19 Mar 25. Recent renders reveal that the Pixel 9a will be available in four distinct colours: Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Iris (purple) and Peony (pink). Notably, Google appears to be moving away from the prominent camera bar design seen in previous models. Instead, the Pixel 9a features a more understated camera module that sits almost flush with the back of the device, offering a sleeker and more refined appearance.

Specifications

Processor: Google’s Tensor G4 SoC.

Display: 6.3-inch OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Storage Options: 128GB and 256GB.

RAM: 8GB.

Rear Cameras:

Main: 48MP with f/1.7 aperture.

Ultrawide: 13MP.

Front Camera: 13MP.

Dimensions: 154 x 73 x 8.9 mm.

Battery: 5,100 mAh, supporting 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.

These enhancements, particularly the larger battery and improved camera system, represent significant upgrades over its predecessor. The Pixel 9a is expected to be officially announced on 19 Mar 25, with pre-orders commencing the same day. The device is anticipated to be available starting 26 Mar 25. Pricing is projected to start at $499 / £499 / €549 for the 128GB model and $599 / £599 / €649 for the 256GB variant. With these updates, Google aims to solidify its position in the competitive mid-range smartphone market, offering a device which balances performance, design and value.