Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Google Pixel 9a is the most complete choice for anyone seeking more battery, a brighter display, and stronger resistance. The Pixel 8a is the alternative for camera and memory priorities, while the Pixel 6a is preferable only for its lower weight.
The 9a has a 5,100 mAh battery versus 4,492 mAh in the 8a and 4,410 mAh in the 6a, plus 23W charging versus 18W. Its 6.3″ pOLED display reaches 2,700 nits; the 8a and 6a use 6.1″ OLED panels rated at 2,000 and 778 nits. The two newer models offer 120Hz, while the 6a stays at 60Hz.
The Pixel 8a leads for camera-focused buyers: its 64MP, 1/1.72″ main sensor exceeds the 9a’s 48MP, 1/1.96″ sensor and the 6a’s 12.2MP, 1/2.55″ unit. It also has LPDDR5X, compared with LPDDR5 in the 6a and DDR5 in the 9a. The 8a and 9a provide 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the 6a has 6GB and 128GB.
Google Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 9a is the better buy for more battery and a brighter display: 5,100 mAh and 2,700 nits.
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 6a is the better buy only if it costs less: it weighs 178 g, versus 188 g for the 8a and 186 g for the 9a.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 188 g · 186 g
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5 · DDR5
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,410 mAh · 4,492 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED · OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,700 nits
- against 778 nits · 2,000 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 23 W
- against 18 W · 18 W
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 4,492 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W | 23 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 52 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Talk time | — | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72.7 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 152.1 mm | 154.7 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 188 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 81.6 % | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B | B |
| Foldable | No | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.91 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 | 1,193,520 Best value | 1,497,290 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 | — | 1,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | — | 4,500 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,427 | 2,630 Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits Best value |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px | 2,424 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 430 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B25, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| Messaging | — | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — | — |
| UPC | — | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — | 549 € |
| MPN | — | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | 549 $ | — |
Features
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — | — |
