Google Pixel 9a

The 9a brings Pixel photography to the mid-range, and it is the most compelling argument in the category. You get the same computational pipeline, a 120Hz OLED, IP68 water resistance and seven years of updates for roughly half the flagship price. The savings appear in the plastic-backed build, slower charging and a less capable ultrawide. There is no telephoto lens. For most buyers this takes better photographs than anything else near the price, and it will stay supported far longer than its rivals.