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Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 10a

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Google Pixel 9

Google Pixel 9

  • 198 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 74,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 10a

Google Pixel 10a

  • 183 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 71,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.3-inch OLED screen, Google Tensor G4 processor and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel 9 has more RAM (12 GB), charges faster wirelessly (15 W) and has a sturdier aluminium build with a glass back, while the Google Pixel 10a has a bigger battery (5,100 mAh) and is lighter (183 g).

Weight

Google Pixel 9
198 g
Google Pixel 10a
183 g

Performance

Google Pixel 9
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) processor
Google Pixel 10a
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) processor

Memory

Google Pixel 9
12 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel 10a
8 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 9
4,700 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 10a
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Google Pixel 9
27 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 10a
30 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 9

  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Faster wireless charging: 15 W (vs 10 W).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).

Google Pixel 10a

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 mAh (vs 4,700 mAh).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 183 g (vs 198 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS
Memory12 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,700 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Charging27 W wired, 15 W wireless charging30 W wired, 10 W wireless charging
Weight198 g183 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16, 7 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 9Pixel 10a
Announced2024, August 132026, February 18
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, August 22Available. Released 2026, March 05
Model numbersG2YBB, GUR25, G1B60GE1GQ, GV0BP, G4H7L

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Dimensions152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)153.9 x 73 x 9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)183 g (6.46 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Display6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MC7Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Rear camera50 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 PDAF48 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 camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
BatteryLi-Ion 4700 mAhLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 10W wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
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 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GUR251, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GE1GQ; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - GV0BP, G4H7L
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G2YBB; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GUR251, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GE1GQ; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GV0BP; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G4H7L
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS support

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Water resistanceIP68 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

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, PeonyObsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender
Additional featuresSatellite SOS serviceSatellite SOS support

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
SAR (EU)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1224020 (v10) GeekBench: 4489 (v6) 3DMark: 2587 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1269880 (v10), 1523637 (v11) GeekBench: 4545 (v6) 3DMark: 2683 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness2232 nits max brightness (measured)2169 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.0 LUFS (Very good)-26.8 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 13:05hActive use score 15:13h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 10a
EnergyClass AClass A
Battery49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles53:14h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass BClass B

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support wireless charging.
  • Both support 5G networks.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel 9 if you want more RAM and faster wireless charging, or the Google Pixel 10a if you would rather have a bigger battery and a lighter phone.

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