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Google Pixel 9a vs Honor HONOR 400

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GooglePixel 9aHonorHONOR 400
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025May 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.55″
Resolution2424 × 10802736 × 1264
Sharpness421 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits5,000 nits
Display type6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and DCI-P3 wide colour gamut
Pixel density422.2 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)5,000 nits HDR peak under certain maker test scenarios; 1.5 nits minimum in Ultra Dark Mode
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass–
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours3,840 Hz PWM dimming, Circadian Night Display, dynamic dimming, sunlight enhancement, AI Super-Dynamic and Vivid Display, Netflix and Amazon HDR certifications; motion-sickness relief mode
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm, one Cortex-A715 at 2.63 GHz, three Cortex-A715 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz, reported by GSMArena
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno 720
Storage type–UK 8 GB/256 GB or 8 GB/512 GB; non-expandable storage confirmed by GSMArena
Cameras
Main camera48 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP50 MP
Main camera48 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 stabilisation200 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.4-inch sensor and OIS plus EIS; Samsung ISOCELL HP3 identification from GSMArena
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor12 MP, f/2.2 and 112° field of view, also used for macro; autofocus confirmed by GSMArena
Front camera13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view50 MP and f/2.0; fixed focus reported by GSMArena
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in videoUp to 30× digital zoom and AI Super Zoom; no dedicated optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K 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)Up to 4K 3840×2160; GSMArena confirms 30 fps with all cameras and EIS
Front video4K at 30 fpsUp to 4K 3840×2160
Camera featuresMacro 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 PanPortrait Snap, film simulation, moving photos, time-lapse, multi-video, night, pro, slow motion, panorama, HDR, document scanning, super macro and high-resolution modes
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,300 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 66 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WNone
Battery life detail30+ 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 cyclesUK silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 5,300 mAh typical and 5,170 mAh rated; maker claims 1,200 charge cycles and four years of battery durability
Wired chargingFast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)UK 66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/6 A and 10 V/4 A; maker claims 44% in 15 minutes
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G 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 GTF7P5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)Nano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM; regional and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4, BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFCCard emulation and reader/writer modes; no peer-to-peer mode
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; no video output, reported by GSMArena
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS; network and Wi-Fi positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g184 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.3 mm
Height × width154.7 × 73.3 mm156.5 × 74.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
MaterialsComposite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coatingPlastic frame and back, confirmed by GSMArena
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony–
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockIn-screen optical fingerprint reader, reported by GSMArena, and 2D face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors; infrared remote control
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers with HONOR Sound
MicrophonesTwo microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreSix years of Android and security updates, reported by GSMArena, Expert Reviews and TechRadar
AI featuresGemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call AssistMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, Circle to Search, AI Image to Video, reflection and passer-by removal, upscaling, outpainting, cutout, Eyes Open and Deepfake Detection; Image to Video is a paid feature delivered by OTA and availability varies
Safety featuresEmergency SOS; Crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; theft protection–
In the boxPixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, warranty card where supplied and pre-attached protective film

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