Google Pixel 9 Pro
#79
Google Pixel 9a
#61Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9a
Performance
91.591.1
Camera
99.297.8
Display
98.296.1
Battery
91.996.7
Build
82.475.2
Connectivity
89.289.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.292.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the Pixel 9a has a glass front and plastic back, making it slightly lighter.
- Both models have a 6.3-inch display, but the Pixel 9 Pro offers an LTPO OLED panel with higher peak brightness and resolution compared to the P-OLED display of the Pixel 9a.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the same Google Tensor G4 chipset, but the Pixel 9 Pro has a slight edge in RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 9 Pro has a more advanced rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor and additional telephoto lens, while the Pixel 9a features a 48 MP main sensor and a simpler ultrawide lens.
- The Pixel 9 Pro also has a larger battery capacity at 4700 mAh compared to the 5100 mAh of the Pixel 9a, though both support wireless charging.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Pixel 9 Pro launching with Android 14 and the Pixel 9a with Android 15, and both are expected to receive up to seven major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9a
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2025, March 19
Announced
2024, August 13
2025, March 19
Description
N/A
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Resolution
1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density)
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
PPI
1280
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-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)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G715 MP7
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min21W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
199 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer