Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 10 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and Google Pixel 10 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the more complete choice, leading in display, performance, cameras, and connectivity. The Pixel 9a counters with a larger battery and lower weight, appealing to anyone who values more capacity per charge and a lighter phone.
The Pixel 10 Pro’s LTPO OLED display reaches 3300 nits and 495 ppi, versus 2700 nits and 422 ppi on the Pixel 9a’s pOLED. It also pairs 16 GB of RAM with UFS 4.0 storage, while the 9a has 8 GB and UFS 3.1; the Pro offers up to 1 TB, versus 256 GB.
For photography, the Pixel 10 Pro adds a telephoto camera and a 50 MP main camera, compared with the 9a’s 48 MP. Its fast charging is 30 W and wireless charging is 15 W, against 23 W and 7,5 W on the 9a; however, the 9a has a 5100 mAh battery versus 4870 mAh. It’s also lighter at 186 g versus 207 g.
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a is the better buy for anyone prioritizing its 5100 mAh battery and lower weight of 186 g.
Google Pixel 10 Pro
The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the better buy for anyone after more photographic options, with a telephoto camera and a 50 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 10 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,870 mAh
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 207 g
Google Pixel 10 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against pOLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | PowerVR DXT-48-1536 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.78 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 Best value | 1,470,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 2,267 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 5,712 Best value |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4, 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 and 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 | 3,400 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, Green, White, Grey, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,870 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h Best value | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 495 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual 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 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 | 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 B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 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 n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n46, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 10 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | GEHN3, G4QUR, GN4F5 |
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