Google Pixel 9a vs TCL P80 Ultra
43.9Performance28.9
55.8Display67.9
42.7Camera56.6
56.3Battery60
94.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — TCL P80 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6 against 53.4 for TCL P80 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the TCL P80 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 57 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 56
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.83 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED NXTPAPER |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 447 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 90.3 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 1,050,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Bottom 49% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,800 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+6% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | TCL P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |