Google Pixel 9
#91
Google Pixel 9a
#61Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9a
Performance
91.491.1
Camera
98.397.8
Display
96.396.1
Battery
91.996.7
Build
82.475.2
Connectivity
89.289.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.692.2
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
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
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 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 & 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
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
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
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
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer