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Google Pixel 11a vs Google Pixel 9

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Google Pixel 11a

Google Pixel 11a

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G6 (2 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
KSh 83,000Out of Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.3-inch OLED screen 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 11a has a bigger battery (5,100 mAh) and a brighter screen for outdoor use.

Display

Google Pixel 11a
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
Google Pixel 9
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)

Performance

Google Pixel 11a
Google Tensor G6 (2 nm) processor
Google Pixel 9
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor

Memory

Google Pixel 11a
8 GB RAM in this version
Google Pixel 9
12 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Google Pixel 11a
UFS 4.0
Google Pixel 9
UFS 3.1

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 11a
5,100 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 9
4,700 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 11a

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 mAh (vs 4,700 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,350 nits (vs 2,700).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer Android 17 (vs Android 14).

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).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 421 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G6 processorGoogle Tensor G4 processor
Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,100 mAh battery4,700 mAh battery
Charging30 W wired, 10 W wireless charging27 W wired, 15 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 11aPixel 9
AnnouncedNot announced yet2024, August 13
Release statusRumoredAvailable. Released 2024, August 22
Specification statusUnofficial preliminary specifications (). Not announced yet; specifications may change.—
Model numbers—G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Dimensions—152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight—198 g (6.98 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Display6.3 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2250 nits (HBM), 3350 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresP-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2250 nits (HBM), 3350 nits (peak)OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6 (2 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU—Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU—Mali-G715 MC7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Rear camera48 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", 1.12µm50 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 cameraYes10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
Rear camera featuresDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best TakeSingle-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
BatteryLi-Po 5100 mAhLi-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging30W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 10W wireless Bypass charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Operating systemAndroid 17, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 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 - GUR25
5G bandsSA/NSA/Sub61, 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 - GUR25
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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/7, tri-band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEOGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS supportSatellite SOS service

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
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 11aGoogle Pixel 9
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian (black), Olive (green), Frost (purple), Fog (silver)Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Additional featuresSatellite SOS supportSatellite SOS service

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
SAR (EU)—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 1224020 (v10) GeekBench: 4489 (v6) 3DMark: 2587 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—2232 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-25.0 LUFS (Very good)
Active use battery score—Active use score 13:05h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 11aGoogle Pixel 9
Energy—Class A
Battery—49:12h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class 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 11a if you would rather have a bigger battery and a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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