Google Pixel 9a
#366
Honor 500
#296Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Honor 500
Performance
96.397.4
Camera
94.999.5
Display
94.597.5
Battery
93.298.8
Build
92.281.3
Overall
94.294.9
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a P-OLED display at 6.3 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, while the Honor 500 offers a larger 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1264 x 2736 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9a is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the Honor 500 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, which may provide superior processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Honor 500 is significantly more advanced, boasting a 200 MP main sensor compared to the Pixel's 48 MP, along with a 50 MP selfie camera versus the Pixel's 13 MP.
- The Pixel 9a has a 5100 mAh battery with 23W charging, while the Honor 500 features a larger 8000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 9a on Android 15 and the Honor 500 on Android 16 with MagicOS 10, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Honor 500
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2025, November 24
Announced
2025, March 19
2025, November 24
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.55"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, 6000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1264 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1264
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Aluminosilicate glass
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 825
Memory
128GB 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
200 MP
Main Camera Details
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
200 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
80W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
155.8 x 74.2 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Black, Silver, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA
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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 16, MagicOS 10
OS Version
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 16, MagicOS 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (ultrasound)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No