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Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 9a

WINNER
Google Pixel 9

Google

Google Pixel 9

$799

57.4Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

56.3Inno Score
47.2Performance43.9
58.1Display55.8
57.4Camera56.1
53.3Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 94 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 scores 57.4 against 56.3 for Google Pixel 9a. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 44
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 17% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 23 W

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9a
Screen size6.3 ″6.3 ″
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x24241080x2424
Pixel density422 ppi422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits2,700 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %+3%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 101,100,000+5%1,050,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,940+2%1,900
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,600+2%4,500
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9a
Capacity4,700 mAh5,100 mAh+9%
Wired charging27 W+17%23 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9a
Weight198 g186 g+6%
Thickness8.5 mm+4%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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