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Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a

  • 188 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 50,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a

  • 186 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 53,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Google Pixel 9a has a bigger battery (5,100 mAh), charges faster (23 W) and has a larger 6.3-inch, brighter screen, while the Google Pixel 8a has a higher-resolution main camera (64 MP).

Weight

Google Pixel 8a
188 g
Google Pixel 9a
186 g

Display

Google Pixel 8a
About 6.1 inch screen
Google Pixel 9a
About 6.3 inch screen

Performance

Google Pixel 8a
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor
Google Pixel 9a
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 8a
4,492 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 9a
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Google Pixel 8a
18 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 9a
23 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 8a

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP (vs 48 MP).

Google Pixel 9a

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 mAh (vs 4,492 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 23 W (vs 18 W).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP67).
  • Larger 6.3-inch screen (vs 6.1-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,700 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Display6.1-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 430 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera64 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G3 processorGoogle Tensor G4 processor
Battery capacity4,492 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Charging18 W wired, 7.5 W wireless charging23 W wired, 7.5 W wireless charging
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 8aPixel 9a
Announced2024, May 072025, March 19
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, May 14Available. Released 2025, April 10
Model numbersGKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576DGXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Dimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Display6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Rear camera64 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), 1.12µm48 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 camera13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
BatteryLi-Po 4492 mAhLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 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, 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 bands1, 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, 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 speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-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)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Water resistanceIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1193520 (v10) GeekBench: 4384 (v6) 3DMark: 2427 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1254417 (v10) GeekBench: 4527 (v6) 3DMark: 2630 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1508 nits max brightness (measured)1930 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS (Good)-27.2 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 11:25hActive use score 12:42h
Legacy battery endurance ratingEndurance rating 83h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery40:06h endurance, 1000 cycles52:19h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass BClass B

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
SAR (EU)—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Google Pixel 9a is the better buy; the Google Pixel 8a makes sense if you want a higher-resolution main camera.

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