Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 9

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Google Pixel 9a

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Key product specifications

Feature	Google Pixel 9a	Google Pixel 9
PriceDifferent	KSh 53,500.00 – KSh 57,000.00	KSh 73,000.00
DisplayDifferent	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Processor	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
RAMDifferent	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Rear cameraDifferent	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, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
BatteryDifferent	Li-Po 5100 mAh	Li-Ion 4700 mAh
ChargingDifferent	23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging	27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging
WeightDifferent	186 g (6.56 oz)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Operating systemDifferent	Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates	Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Google Pixel 9
General
Brand	Google	Google
Model	Google Pixel 9a	Google Pixel 9
Announced	2025, March 19	2024, August 13
Design
Dimensions	154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)	152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight	186 g (6.56 oz)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Display
Display	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)	1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
Performance
Processor	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Mali-G715 MP7	Mali-G715 MC7
Memory & Storage
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Storage technology	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Expandable storage	No	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	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
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, PDAF
Rear camera features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take	Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS	4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera features	HDR, panorama	HDR, panorama
Front camera video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & Charging
Battery	Li-Po 5100 mAh	Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging	23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging	27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging
Software
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
Network
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Connectivity
NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2
Durability
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)
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Additional features	—	Satellite SOS service
Audio
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

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