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Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9

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Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 9a
VS
79 out of 100
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.3-inch Google Pixel 9a (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on March 19, 2025, against the Google Pixel 9, which is powered by the same chip and came out 8 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1832 and 1677 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 9a
vs
Pixel 9

Display

TypePOLEDOLED
Size6.3 inches6.3 inches
Resolution1080 x 2424 pixels1080 x 2424 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI422 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2700 nits2700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1800 nits1800 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio84.5%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 99%
PWM - 120 Hz
Response time - 1 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9a
n/a
Pixel 9
2220 nits

Design and build

Height154.7 mm (6.09 inches)152.8 mm (6.02 inches)
Width73.3 mm (2.89 inches)72 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
WaterproofIP68IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Red, PurpleWhite, Black, Green, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 9a
84.5%
Pixel 9+3%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9a and Google Pixel 9 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
Max clock3100 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock940 MHz940 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~1792 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 9a
1677
Pixel 9+9%
1832
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 9a
4067
Pixel 9+13%
4579
Geekbench Compute (GPU)77846389
Single-core score16771832
Multi-core score40674579
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 9a
991079
Pixel 9+8%
1074252
CPU161737237029
GPU464865449828
Memory191750189059
UX172727198336
Total score9910791074252
SamplesLess than 3[5 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Memory clock4200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size - 19 GB

Battery

Capacity5100 mAh4700 mAh
Max charge power23 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (12 W)
Reverse charging - Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (55% in 30 min)
Full charging time - 1:25 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 10:01 hr
Watching video - 13:38 hr
Gaming - 05:41 hr
Standby - 98 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9a
n/a
Pixel 9
22:26 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008160 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 48 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm24 mm
Sensor - Samsung GNK
Sensor size1/1.2"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP48 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.7
Sensor size1/3.1"1/2.55"
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 75
Preview - 83
Zoom - 132
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 9 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30243648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length20 mm20 mm
SensorCMOSCMOS
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.22 micron
Autofocus - Phase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 9a
n/a
Pixel 9
87.7 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMarch 2025August 2024
Release dateApril 2025August 2024
Launch price$499$799
Configurations- 8 / 128 GB
- 8 / 256 GB
- 12 / 128 GB
- 12 / 256 GB
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.99 W/kg
SAR (body)1.39 W/kg1.4 W/kg
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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