Phone Comparison
Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Google Google Pixel 8a and Google Google Pixel 9. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.
Google Pixel 8a
From $499 / PKR 140,000
★ 4.5
Winner
Google Pixel 9
From $799
★ 4.5
Quick Verdict
Based on our comparison, the Google Pixel 9 edges out the Google Pixel 8a in several key areas including larger battery and larger display. However, the Google Pixel 8a remains a strong contender and may be the better choice if you prioritize different features.
Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want:
- Higher megapixel camera
Choose Google Pixel 9 if you want:
- Larger battery
- Larger display
- More RAM
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 9
Display
Screen Size
6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
6.3 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi)
Display Type
OLED, HDR, 120Hz
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Mali-G715 MC7
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Camera
Main Camera
64MP f/1.9 wide + 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120°)
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", OIS | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123° (ultrawide)
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
4700 mAh
Wired Charging
18W wired, 7.5W wireless, bypass charging
27W wired (PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Pixel Stand), 12W Qi wireless, reverse wireless charging, bypass charging
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
12GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm
Weight
188 g (6.63 oz)
198 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
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