In our testing, the best Google Pixel phone for most people is the Pixel 9a, with its incredible value relative to the rest of the Pixel 9 lineup.

That said, the in-hand feel of the Pixel 9a is great. It still offers a compact-ish phone feel, even with a slightly larger footprint. Similar to the flagship Pixel 9 models, the curved edges from the Pixel 9a are also gone, replaced with a flat-edge design. But thankfully, the edges don't feel too sharp or uncomfortable in hand.