Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a
Comparison between Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 9a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9a, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,492 mAh
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,700 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP67
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,193,520 | 1,497,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,500 |
| CPU Description | 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 | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,427 | 2,630 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green | Black, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 152.1 mm | 154.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % | 83.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 23 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 40 h 6 min | 52 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | pOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,700 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,424 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 430 ppi Best value | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 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 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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 3.2 | 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 |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 549 € |
| Launch price (USD) | 549 $ | — |
| Model numbers | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
