Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,650 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 257 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 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 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 | 1,498,134 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| 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 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.1 GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 at approximately 1.92 GHz. |
| 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 Best value | 2,620 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 10.5 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 150.2 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 155.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 257 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,650 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W Best value | 21 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 1:1 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 2,700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 2,076 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px Best value | 2,152 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.3″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 2,700 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B46, 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 n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g 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 5.3 |
| 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, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € Best value | 1,899 € |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | GGH2X, GC15S |
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