Google Pixel 9a
#61
ZTE A41 Ultra
#863Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
ZTE A41 Ultra
Performance
91.195.4
Camera
97.867.9
Display
96.192.1
Battery
96.733.7
Build
75.278.7
Connectivity
89.085.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
92.267.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a P-OLED display measuring 6.3 inches with a peak brightness of 2700 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE A41 Ultra has a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, offering robust processing capabilities for both.
- The camera setup on the Pixel includes a 48 MP main sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide, while the ZTE boasts a more versatile 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP periscope telephoto, and a 50 MP ultrawide.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 5100 mAh, supporting 23W charging, compared to the ZTE's 5000 mAh with 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 15 with extensive upgrade support, while the ZTE operates on Android 12 with MyOS 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
ZTE A41 Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2022
Announced
2025, March 19
2022
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.67"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 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
64 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide)
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
44 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Yes
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
66W wired, PD3.0, QC4
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)
161.9 x 72.9 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
186 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass