Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs Huawei nova 15
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and Huawei nova 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,497,290
- against 742,000
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 196 g
Huawei nova 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 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
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against pOLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 Best value | 742,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 Best value | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 Best value | 3,570 |
| 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. | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 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 Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | PSN-AL00 |
