Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9
40.2Performance47.2
51.5Display58.1
46.5Camera51.8
47.5Battery53.3
94.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and display (+7). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.3 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+2% | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits+35% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 86.5 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,100,000+22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 1,940+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 4,600+7% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+24% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,700 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 27 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |