Google Pixel 9a vs Pixel 8a
Comparing 2 products
| 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 |
