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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

56.3Inno Score
50.2Performance43.9
63.9Display55.8
71Camera56.1
54Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and display (+8). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 223% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Screen size6.3 ″6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1280x28561080x2424
Pixel density495 ppi+17%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+11%2,700 nits
Screen-to-body86.9 %+3%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 101,150,000+10%1,050,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+3%1,900
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+4%4,500
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera42 MP+223%13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Capacity4,700 mAh5,100 mAh+9%
Wired charging27 W+17%23 W
Wireless charging21 W+180%8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Weight199 g186 g+7%
Thickness8.5 mm+4%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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