Google Pixel 8a
#117
vivo iQOO 9 (China)
#514Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 8a
vivo iQOO 9 (China)
Performance
92.091.3
Camera
97.291.0
Display
95.892.3
Battery
90.891.9
Build
74.80.2
Connectivity
88.983.6
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
89.575.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 8a features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 188g, while the vivo iQOO 9 is larger and heavier at 206g, with a more premium feel but unspecified materials.
- The Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, offering superior visibility in bright conditions compared to the iQOO 9's 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset, while the iQOO 9 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, both providing robust capabilities.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with advanced video recording options, whereas the iQOO 9 features a 50 MP main camera with a telephoto lens, offering versatility.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the iQOO 9 at 4700mAh, with significantly faster 120W charging compared to the Pixel's 4492mAh and 18W charging.
- Lastly, the Pixel 8a runs on Android 14 with a promise of extensive updates, while the iQOO 9 operates on Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 8a
vivo iQOO 9 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, May 07
2022, January 05
Announced
2024, May 07
2022, January 05
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with vivo iQOO 9 for Global market
Display
Size
6.1"
6.78"
Type
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4492 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
120W wired, 100% in 19 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
164.5 x 76.7 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
206 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
White (BMW M branding), Orange, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass