A new leak claims that Google plans to move the Pixel 9a launch date up from its usual release window by a couple of months.

According to a new report, the Google Pixel 9a will debut in March, over a month earlier than the Pixel 8a did last year.

Last year, Google launched the Pixel 8a budget-friendly phone a bit early during just before Google I/O, where the A-series normally debuted. This year's Pixel 9a has been rumored to be getting an even earlier March release.

If you can believe it, we have been talking about the Pixel 9a since last September. That’s when we got our first rendered look at the upcoming mid-ranger from Google. That was followed by spec rumors and a report in October that claimed release was scheduled for this

Android Headlines' report refers to insider sources who have claimed the 128GB version of the Pixel 9a will cost $499, the same as the prior model. However, customers looking for the 256GB model will reportedly pay $599. Unfortunately, that means a $40 price increase from the Pixel 8a's 256GB version.