When the first renders of the Pixel 9a leaked, I had a very negative gut reaction to the phone’s design. It looked cheap, it lacked personality, and I thought Google had ruined one of its Pixel line’s most iconic design features — the camera bump. Going for a nondescript flat camera module seemed to reduce the Pixel 9a to a generic-looking budget Android phone, not a unique one filled with Google’s personality and its camera and AI wizardry. I wasn’t too excited about testing the phone, but when it dropped at my doorstep and I unboxed that eco-friendly cardboard, I was a little stunned. Maybe it’s the flashy — really flashy — “Peony” fuchsia-pink color, maybe it’s the aluminum frame with flat edges, but the Pixel 9a looks anything but cheap. And now that I know why exactly Google went for this design, I am much more inclined to look at it positively.

When the first renders of the Pixel 9a leaked, I had a very negative gut reaction to the phone’s design. It looked cheap, it lacked personality, and I thought Google had ruined one of its Pixel line’s most iconic design features — the camera bump. Going for a nondescript flat camera module seemed to reduce the Pixel 9a to a generic-looking budget Android phone, not a unique one filled with Google’s personality and its camera and AI wizardry. I wasn’t too excited about testing the phone, but when it dropped at my doorstep and I unboxed that eco-friendly cardboard, I was a little stunned. Maybe it’s the flashy — really flashy — “Peony” fuchsia-pink color, maybe it’s the aluminum frame with flat edges, but the Pixel 9a looks anything but cheap. And now that I know why exactly Google went for this design, I am much more inclined to look at it positively.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.

Three months after its release in January, the OnePlus 13 is holding strong as one of the best Android phones available today. Between its excellent and unique hardware, top-notch spec sheet, and surprisingly great software, it’s a damn near-perfect handset that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using. Although I’ve spent time with other Android phones throughout the year so far, the OnePlus 13 is the one I keep coming back to. I love its design and in-hand comfort; its long battery life and fast charging are unmatched, and — amazingly — its camera system is one of my absolute favorites to shoot with.