Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 10 Pro | GooglePixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1280 (better) | 2424 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 497 pixels per inch (better) | 421 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits (better) | 2,700 nits |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | 6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi | 422.2 ppi |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,200 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,300 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | Up to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio) |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass |
| Display features | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours) | Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G5 | Tensor G4 |
| Memory | 16 GB (better) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Built on TSMC's 3 nm process; Google quotes a CPU 34% faster on average than Tensor G4 | – |
| AI engine | TPU up to 60% more powerful than Tensor G4's (Google); runs Gemini Nano on the device | – |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 1 TB model | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (better) | 48 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 5× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 42 MP (better) | 13 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″ image sensor, OIS and CLAF, optical and electronic image stabilisation |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor, Macro Focus | 13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 22° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | – |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 100×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | Optical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in video |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9 | 4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography and Night Sight timelapse; video formats HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264) |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | 4K at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Pro controls, High-Res (up to 50 MP), High-Res Portrait mode (50 MP), Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Auto Best Take, Top Shot; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Macro Focus; Add Me; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Portrait Mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Portrait Light; Auto frame; Reimagine; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; Cinematic Pan |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,870 mAh | 5,100 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W (better) | Up to 23 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 15 W (better) | Up to 7.5 W |
| Battery life detail | 24+ hours, up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,707 mAh; EU energy label class A, 51 h 9 min per charge, 1,000 charge cycles | 30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh; EU energy label class B, 52 h 19 min per charge, 1,000 charge cycles |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W | Fast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately) |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2-certified, up to 15 W | Qi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | No |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GEHN3 | 5G sub-6 GHz (bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79); 4G LTE; UK model GTF7P |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity; Thread | Bluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversity |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation | – |
| NFC | Yes | NFC |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 207 g | 186 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm (better) | 8.9 mm |
| Height × width | 152.8 × 72 mm | 154.7 × 73.3 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium); at least 30% recycled materials by weight | Composite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coating |
| Colours | Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | Power button; volume controls |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529; 1.5 m immersion depth on the EU label | IP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature sensor | Proximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | Two microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google Store |
| AI features | Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Magic Cue, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | Gemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call Assist |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS (US), Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, Emergency Location Service, theft protection | Emergency SOS; Crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; theft protection |
| In the box | Pixel 10 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool; no charger | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
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