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Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
40.2Performance43.9
51.5Display55.8
46.5Camera42.7
47.5Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+4). 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

  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
  • 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
  • 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • 28% higher Wired charging: 23 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Screen size6.1 ″6.3 ″+3%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)OLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2424
Pixel density430 ppi+2%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,700 nits+35%
Screen-to-body83.1 %84 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10900,0001,050,000+17%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,6901,900+12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3004,500+5%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Main camera64 MP+33%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.89f/1.7
Ultra-wide13 MP13 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Capacity4,492 mAh5,100 mAh+14%
Wired charging18 W23 W+28%
Wireless charging8 W8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Weight188 g186 g+1%
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8a versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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