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Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3-inch Actua pOLED display
- 1080 x 2424 resolution
- 422.2 PPI pixel density
- 60–120Hz Smooth Display
- Up to 2700 nits peak brightness
- Google Tensor G4 processor
- Titan M2 security coprocessor
- 8GB RAM
- 48MP wide + 13MP ultrawide rear cameras
- 5100mAh typical battery
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- 5,100 mAh battery, with 23W wired charging
- 6.3-inch OLED display at 120Hz
- 48MP main camera with optical image stabilisation
- Up to 256GB storage, with 8GB RAM
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Tensor G4 processor
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| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | |||
| Model | Pixel 9a | Pixel 8 | Pixel 8a | Phone (4a) |
| Announced | 2025, March 19 | 2023, October 04 | 2024, May 07 | 2026, March 05 |
| Release status | Available. Released 2025, April 10 | Available. Released 2023, October 12 | Available. Released 2024, May 14 | Available. Released 2026, March 05 |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | A069 |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 3.06 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 204.5 g (7.23 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass back |
| Additional body features | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Notification LED (on the back) |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | 6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) | 6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1224 x 2720 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~440 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Nona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) | Nona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 810 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No | No | No |
| Memory configurations | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", 0.64µm |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, panorama, Ultra XDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama | Not specified |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh | Li-Ion 4575 mAh | Li-Po 4492 mAh | 5080 mAh - International 5400 mAh - India |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 18W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging | 50W wired, 50% in 22 min, 100% in 64 min 7.5W reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 3 major OS updates |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - G6GPR (International); 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G8HHN (USA), GKV4X (NA) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 - India |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G6GPR (International); 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GKV4X (NA); 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8HHN (USA) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - India |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, 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/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Manufacturer-rated water-resistant (up to 25cm for 20 min) |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | Pink, White, Black, Blue |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No | No | No |
Regulatory
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAR (EU) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Tests
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance benchmarks | AnTuTu: 1254417 (v10) GeekBench: 4527 (v6) 3DMark: 2630 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10) GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1193520 (v10) GeekBench: 4384 (v6) 3DMark: 2427 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 863305 (v10), 1183775 (v11) GeekBench: 3374 (v6) 3DMark: 1128 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Measured display brightness | 1930 nits max brightness (measured) | 1446 nits max brightness (measured) | 1508 nits max brightness (measured) | 1549 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Measured loudspeaker loudness | -27.2 LUFS (Good) | -26.0 LUFS (Very good) | -26.5 LUFS (Good) | -24.0 LUFS (Very good) |
| Active use battery score | Active use score 12:42h | Active use score 11:17h | Active use score 11:25h | Active use score 13:34h |
| Legacy battery endurance rating | Not specified | Endurance rating 83h | Endurance rating 83h | Not specified |
EU label
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Class B | Not specified | Class B | Class B |
| Battery | 52:19h endurance, 1000 cycles | Not specified | 40:06h endurance, 1000 cycles | 51:27h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) | Not specified | Class A (270 falls) | Class C (100 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B | Not specified | Class B | Class C |
Specs
Google Pixel 9a specifications
General
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Model | Pixel 9a |
| Announced | 2025, March 19 |
| Release status | Available. Released 2025, April 10 |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
Design
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
Display
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates |
|---|
Network
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| NFC | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Durability
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
|---|
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
Memory and storage
| Memory configurations | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
|---|
Regulatory
| SAR (EU) | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
|---|
GSMArena tests
| Performance benchmarks | AnTuTu: 1254417 (v10) GeekBench: 4527 (v6) 3DMark: 2630 (Wild Life Extreme) |
|---|---|
| Measured display brightness | 1930 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Measured loudspeaker loudness | -27.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Active use battery score | Active use score 12:42h |
EU label
| Energy | Class B |
|---|---|
| Battery | 52:19h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B |

