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Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus Nord 4

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 4

$449

58Inno Score
43.9Performance52.3
55.8Display58.8
42.7Camera42.6
56.3Battery74.6
94.7Features70.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a12 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 4

InnoReviews verdict

OnePlus Nord 4 wins this phone face-off, 58 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and performance (+8). Google Pixel 9a 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 features score: 95 vs 71
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 26% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,150 nits
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 4

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 56
  • Stronger battery score: 75 vs 56
  • 335% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 23 W
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower launch price: $449 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
Screen size6.3 ″6.74 ″+7%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24241240x2772
Pixel density422 ppi450 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+26%2,150 nits
Screen-to-body84 %89.2 %+6%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,0001,420,000+35%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+3%1,850
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,5004,900+9%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
Capacity5,100 mAh5,500 mAh+8%
Wired charging23 W100 W+335%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance12 h13 h+8%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
Weight186 g+7%199 g
Thickness8.9 mm8 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68IP65
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14 (OxygenOS 14.1)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus Nord 4
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus Nord 4
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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