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Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone SE (2020)

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
43.9Performance34.4
55.8Display21.6
42.7Camera31.9
56.3Battery21.3
94.7Features73.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+34). iPhone SE (2020) 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 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 20% lower weight: 148 g vs 186 g
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
Screen size6.3 ″+34%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24241334x750
Pixel density422 ppi+29%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+332%625 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,050,000+17%Top 45%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+42%Top 38%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+32%Top 42%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
Main camera48 MP+300%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP+86%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
Capacity5,100 mAh+180%1,821 mAh
Wired charging23 W+28%18 W
Wireless charging8 W8 W
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
Weight186 g148 g+20%
Thickness8.9 mm7.3 mm+18%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
OS at launchAndroid 15iOS 13
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (2020)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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