Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 8a
Comparing 2 products
Basic Information
General Overview
Device Type
Bar
Bar
Model
GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D
Announced
2025, March 19
2024, May 07
Released
2025, March 19
2024, May 07
Status
Available
Available
Estimate Price
$ 423.99 / € 363.18 / £ 449.00 / ₹ 49,999
$ 329.95 / € 380.20 / £ 281.00 / ₹ 37,999
Design
Type
Bar
Bar
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
186 g (6.56 oz)
188 g (6.63 oz)
Protection
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
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
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Size
6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Display Colors
1 Billion+
1 Billion+
Pixel Density
422 ppi density
430 ppi density
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features
120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Media
FM Radio
No
No
Earphone Jack
No
No
Camera
Camera Set
Dual Cameras
Dual Cameras
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
2nd Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Camera Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 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
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Software
OS
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Hardware
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Internal Storage
128GB/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
5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
7.5W wireless
7.5W wireless
Data
GPRS
Yes
Yes
EDGE
Yes
Yes
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer)
Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer)
Capacity
5100 mAh, Battery
4492 mAh, Battery
Placement
Non-removable
Non-removable
Fast Charging
23W wired, PD3.0
18W wired, PD3.0