Google Pixel 9a vs Redmi 9A
43.9Performance20
55.8Display20
42.7Camera20.5
56.3Battery38.8
94.7Features20
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a2 spec wins — Redmi 9A
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and display (+36). Redmi 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 performance score: 44 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.53 ″+4% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+57% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+950%Top 45% | 100,000Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 32GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+269% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+160% | 5 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+130% | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+4% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |