Google Pixel 9a
#61
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
#604Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Performance
91.182.3
Camera
97.894.9
Display
96.198.0
Battery
96.737.0
Build
75.20.2
Connectivity
89.085.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.273.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a glass front with an aluminum frame and a plastic back, while the Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a more premium build with a slightly lighter design.
- The Pixel 9a has a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a peak brightness of 2700 nits, whereas the nova 14 Ultra offers a larger 6.81-inch LTPO3 OLED display with an impressive peak brightness of 5500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the nova utilizes the Kirin 8020, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The Pixel's camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the nova boasts a 50 MP main sensor with additional telephoto capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the nova at 5500 mAh compared to the Pixel's 5100 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 100W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on Android 15 with extensive upgrade support, while the nova operates on HarmonyOS 5.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2025, May 19
Announced
2025, March 19
2025, May 19
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.81"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
LTPO3 OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 5500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1272 x 2860 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1272
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Kirin 8020
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Maleoon 920 2cu
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB 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/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC5W 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)
163.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Black, White, Purple, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
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
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
HarmonyOS 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass