Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 8a
Tensor G4 against Tensor G3, 5,100 vs 4,492 mAh, 23W vs 18W charging, 6.3-inch vs 6.1-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
154.7 mm
73.3 mm
Google Pixel 9a
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 185.9 g
152.1 mm
72.7 mm
Google Pixel 8a
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 189 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a  | Google Pixel 8a  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2025 | May 2024 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹49,999 (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹52,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 128 GB | Not offered | ₹52,999 |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | ₹49,999 | ₹59,999 |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 154.7 mm | 152.1 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | 189 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Composite | Composite |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Back Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Frame Finish | Satin | Matte |
| Ingress Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.3-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Panel Type | Actua pOLED | Actua OLED |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000:1 | >1,000,000:1 |
| HDR | Supported | Supported |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 430 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | Up to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 2,700 nits | 2,000 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 1,800 nits | 1,400 nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 x 3.1 GHz + 3 x 2.6 GHz + 4 x 1.92 GHz | Nona-core, 1 x 2.91 GHz + 4 x 2.37 GHz + 4 x 1.70 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| AI Engine | Titan M2 security chip | Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.89 |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | 82 degrees | 80 degrees |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 120 degrees | 120 degrees |
| Max Digital Zoom | 8x (Super Res Zoom) | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | Not published by Google | No (fixed focus) |
| Front Field of View | 96.1 degrees | 96.5 degrees |
| Video | Rear 4K at 30/60 fps, front 4K at 30 fps, slow motion up to 240 fps | Rear 4K at 30/60 fps, front 4K at 30 fps, slow motion up to 240 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5100 mAh typical (5000 mAh minimum) | 4492 mAh typical (4404 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 23W | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 7.5W (Qi) |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (India), Wi-Fi 6E elsewhere |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| UWB | No | No |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Notable Features | Optical in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers | Optical in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 7 years |