Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Honor 300
Performance
91.193.6
Camera
97.892.7
Display
96.195.0
Battery
96.736.8
Build
75.20.2
Connectivity
89.083.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.273.1
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a robust build with Gorilla Glass on the front and an aluminum frame, while the Honor 300 has a slightly lighter design but lacks detailed material specifications.
- The Pixel 9a has a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with HDR support and higher peak brightness, whereas the Honor 300 offers a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution but no HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor utilizes the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, both offering competitive capabilities.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor with advanced video features, while the Honor 300 has a 50 MP main sensor and a higher resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Honor 300 at 5300 mAh, with significantly faster charging at 100W, compared to the Pixel's 5100 mAh and 23W charging.
- Both devices run Android 15, but the Pixel is expected to receive more major updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Honor 300
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2024, December 02
Announced
2025, March 19
2024, December 02
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1200 x 2664 pixels (~436 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1200
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 720
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 5300 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
100W wired, 53% in 15 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
161 x 74.2 x 7 mm (6.34 x 2.92 x 0.28 in)
Weight
186 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Black, White, Green, Purple, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / 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
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, MagicOS 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasound proximity
