Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 9 Specs Comparison

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Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9a Google Pixel 9
Not announced · No information
Released · Aug 22, 2024
6.1-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.3-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
48 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 10.5 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
12GB · 128GB
4700 mAh
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Display

Size
6.1-inch 6.3-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 418 PPI
Technology
OLED OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
79.39 % 81.73 %
Peak brightness
2700 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Processor
Nona-core, 1x 3.0GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-A510 Octa-core, 1x 3.1GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.92GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-G715 MC7
RAM
8GB (LPDDR5X) 12GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB, not expandable
OS
Android (15) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4700 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 27.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 48min
Browsing
17h 34min
Video
8h 28min
Gaming
10h 4min

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Dual camera
Main camera
48 MP (OIS, PDAF) 50 MP
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/1.31"
Second camera
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
48 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Front
13 MP 10.5 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
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N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
144
Overall
153
Photo
136
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.09 x 2.88 x 0.35 inches
(154.7 x 73.2 x 8.9mm)
6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 inches
(152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm)
thickness with camera 0.47 inches (12 mm)
Weight
6.98 oz(198.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Yes; IP67 Yes; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 7,Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

Price
$ 799
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