Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | GKWS6, G9BQD | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
| Announced | 2023, October | 2025, March 19 |
| Released | 2023, October | 2025, March 19 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Estimate Price | - | $ 423.99 / € 363.18 / £ 449.00 / ₹ 49,999 |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Display Colors | 1B colors | 1 Billion+ |
| Pixel Density | 428 ppi density | 422 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/256 GB | 128GB/256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 18W wireless / Reverse wireless | 7.5W wireless |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 4575 mAh, Battery | 5100 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 23W wired, PD3.0 |
