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Device summary
Pixel 9a
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | $499 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.9 mm × 150.0 mm × 8.8 mm | 73.3 mm × 154.7 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 186 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield 2 | — |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 1080 × 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2700 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4.0 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Fusion Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Fusion Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 100 mm · 4× optical zoom · 3D sensor-shift OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Center Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C, MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W | USB-C PPS, Qi |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 36 h | — |
| Streamed video (Manufacturer claim) | 33 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5100 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $1,199 | $499 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.9 mm × 150.0 mm × 8.8 mm | 73.3 mm × 154.7 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 186 g |
| Front material | Ceramic Shield 2 | — |
| Back material | Ceramic Shield | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 1080 × 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 2700 nits |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Fusion Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.48–ƒ/4.0 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Fusion Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Fusion Telephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 100 mm · 4× optical zoom · 3D sensor-shift OIS | — |
| Front cameras | Center Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | — |
| Charging standard | USB-C, MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W | USB-C PPS, Qi |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 36 h | — |
| Streamed video (Manufacturer claim) | 33 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 5100 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS via satellite | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 9a
25 g lighter
Height
Pixel 9a
4.7 mm taller
Width
Pixel 9a
1.4 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Pixel 9a is 1.4 mm (1.9% relative to iPhone 18 Pro) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Pixel 9a is 4.7 mm (3.1% relative to iPhone 18 Pro) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Pixel 9a is 0.1 mm (1.1% relative to iPhone 18 Pro) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Pixel 9a is 25 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
iPhone 18 Pro
Pixel 9a
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
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User Experience Summary
Pixel 9a
Strengths
- Qi wireless charging support
- 6.3-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh
- IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass
Compromises
- No dedicated telephoto camera