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Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
A
38.3Inno Score
43.9Performance44
55.8Display21.3
42.7Camera31.9
56.3Battery27.7
94.7Features89.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a4 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 38.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and battery (+29). iPhone SE (3rd gen) 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 display score: 56 vs 21
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 332% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 625 nits

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen)

  • 23% lower weight: 144 g vs 186 g
  • 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 4,500
  • 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,900
  • Lower launch price: $429 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Screen size6.3 ″+34%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDRetina IPS LCD
Resolution1080x2424750x1334
Pixel density422 ppi+29%326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+332%625 nits
Screen-to-body84 %+28%65.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Apple A15 Bionic
AnTuTu 101,050,000+18%890,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9002,100+11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,5005,200+16%
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Main camera48 MP+300%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP+86%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Capacity5,100 mAh+153%2,018 mAh
Wired charging23 W+15%20 W
Wireless charging8 W8 W
Active use endurance12 h+71%7 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight186 g144 g+23%
Thickness8.9 mm7.3 mm+18%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2Lightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
OS at launchAndroid 15iOS 15
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus iPhone SE (3rd gen)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aiPhone SE (3rd gen)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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