Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 5a 5G
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | G2YBB, GUR25 | Google Pixel 5a 5G |
| Announced | 2024, August | 2021, August |
| Released | 2024, August | 2021, August |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), metal frame, metal back |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony | Mostly Black |
| 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, eSIM | Yes, Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.34 inches, 97.0 cm2 (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Display Colors | 68B colors | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi density | 415 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | Always-on display HDR |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, 77˚ (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF | 16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Pixel Shift, panorama, Best Take | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, 83˚ (wide), 1.12µm |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 11 |
| User Interface | - | Google Pixel UI |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x + 4x) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| GPU | - | Adreno 620 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC |
| 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) / 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) / Reverse wireless | - |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 4700 mAh, Battery | 4680 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min (advertised) | Yes, 18W / USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
