Device summary
Pixel 9a
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $499 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 73.2 mm × 155.6 mm × 8.7 mm | 73.3 mm × 154.7 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 186 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 | 1080 × 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2700 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.85 | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 10.8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 30 W | 23 W |
| Charging standard | — | USB-C PPS |
| Typical capacity | 4355 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Satellite SOS |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $499 |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 73.2 mm × 155.6 mm × 8.7 mm | 73.3 mm × 154.7 mm × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 186 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 | 1080 × 2424 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak brightness | — | 2700 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.85 | Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/1.7 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 10.8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Selfie · 13 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Video recording | — | 4K at 30/60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 30 W | 23 W |
| Charging standard | — | USB-C PPS |
| Typical capacity | 4355 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Satellite SOS |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Pixel 9a
11 g lighter
Height
Pixel 7
0.9 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Pixel 7
0.2 mm thinner · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Pixel 7 vs Pixel 9a Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pixel 9a
Strengths
- 5100mAh battery with excellent real-world endurance
- Computational camera stack and seven-year update promise
- Clean Pixel UI on Tensor G4 with IP68 sealing
Compromises
- 23W wired-only charging without Qi wireless
- 8GB RAM limits full Gemini and Call Notes features
- No telephoto and Tensor modem complaints in some regions