Google Pixel 9
#342
Google Pixel 9a
#322Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9a
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
56.356.1
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.576.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
71.872.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the Pixel 9a uses Gorilla Glass on the front and a plastic back, making the Pixel 9 slightly more robust.
- Both models have a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support, but the Pixel 9 has a higher-resolution camera system with a 50 MP main sensor compared to the 48 MP on the 9a, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the same Google Tensor G4 chipset, but the Pixel 9 has 12GB of RAM compared to the 9a's 8GB, potentially offering better multitasking.
- The Pixel 9 has a larger 4700 mAh battery, while the 9a has a 5100 mAh battery, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both run on Android 14 and 15, respectively, with the promise of up to seven major updates, ensuring a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
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
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 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
Front Camera
10.5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 min15W 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 & Design
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
198 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No