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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 9

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GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 9
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026August 2024
Display
Screen size6.3″6.3″
Resolution2424 × 10802424 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch421 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits2,700 nits
Display typeActua display; pOLEDActua display; OLED
Pixel density422.2 ppi422 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 1,800 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,700 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 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); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G4Tensor G4
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP48 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP10.5 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.31″ sensor, optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.55″ sensor
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view10.5 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95° field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×Super Res Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1× and 2×
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVC4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Cinematic Blur; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital video zoom up to 7×; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K at 30 fps4K at 30/60 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotAdd Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces; Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur; single-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh4,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 27 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 WUp to 15 W
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh24+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,558 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUp to 55% in about 30 minutes with Google's 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately); up to 27 W
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-certified; up to 15 W on Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargers
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)Battery Share (wirelessly charges Qi-certified phones and accessories)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GUR25
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennas
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activationSatellite SOS in the UK and US, included at no additional charge for the first two years after activation
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g198 g
Thickness9 mm8.5 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm152.8 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNoNo
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back; satin-finish metal frame (100% recycled aluminium in the housing)
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianObsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP68 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; spatial audio
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call AssistGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protectionSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

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