The Google Pixel 9a is just about the best $500 phone we’ve ever tested, with the build quality, performance and battery life of rivals that are much more expensive.

Google’s latest budget smartphone is packed with AI and features a brilliant new design – find out why it's a must buy in our Pixel 9a review

The issue with the Pixel 9a’s selfie camera pops up when you’re in a poorly lit room. You may notice that the edges of the viewfinder will start flickering a gray-ish tint in the darker spots of the screen. In my case this was the bottom corner of the image.