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Google Pixel 9a vs Honor HONOR 90

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GooglePixel 9aHonorHONOR 90
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025June 2023
Display
Screen size6.3″6.7″
Resolution2424 × 10802664 × 1200
Sharpness421 pixels per inch436 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits1,600 nits
Display type6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioQuad-curved AMOLED; 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3 gamut, 5 million:1 contrast; 19.98:9 aspect ratio and 93.3% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppi435 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)1,600 nits peak brightness, maker laboratory figure
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 coloursHDR10+, up to 3,840 Hz PWM dimming at 120 Hz refresh, dynamic dimming, circadian night display, hardware low blue light and 400-level dimming adjustment; TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certification
Performance
ChipTensor G4Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–4 nm, octa-core (one Cortex-A710 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at 2.36 GHz, four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz)
GPU–Adreno 644
Storage type–UK factory 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 512 GB pairs; other regions have different configurations
Cooling–4,483 mm² arterial biomimetic vapour chamber, third-generation high-conductivity graphite sheet and AI thermal management
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, 2.24 µm equivalent 16-in-one pixels; EIS, no OIS (Expert Reviews)
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor12 MP f/2.2, 112° field of view and autofocus macro at 2.5 cm
Front camera13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view50 MP f/2.4 and 100° field of view
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in videoUp to 10x digital zoom; 1x and 2x portrait focal selections, no dedicated telephoto
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 x 2160 with EIS
Front video4K at 30 fpsUp to 4K 3840 x 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 PanAdditional 2 MP f/2.4 depth camera; moving photos, AI photography, aperture mode, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, document scan, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, slow motion and Solo Cut; HONOR Image Engine RAW portrait processing
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 20 hours
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 cycles5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh rated lithium-polymer; maker about 20 hours of continuous local video playback under laboratory conditions
Wired chargingFast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 11 V/6 A; compatible with 10 V/4 A and 5 V/2 A; standard UK box contains no charger
Charges other devices–OTG reverse power supply up to 5 V/1 A
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 TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)Nano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, depending on market and carrier
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 and 5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.2, BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX and aptX HD
NFCNFCReader/writer and card-emulation modes; SIM-based NFC on SIM1 only, no peer-to-peer mode
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C with OTG; maker UK sheet does not specify generation
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g183 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.8 mm
Height × width154.7 × 73.3 mm161.9 × 74.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68–
MaterialsComposite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coatingTextured glass back and plastic frame described by Expert Reviews; silver diamond pattern, frosted green/blue or glossy black finishes described by maker
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyDiamond Silver, Peacock Blue, Emerald Green and Midnight Black; colour/configuration availability varies
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)–
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerGravity, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass and ambient light; ultrasonic non-physical proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakersHONOR Histen 7.1 audio processing; Expert Reviews identifies a single bottom speaker, conflicting with Tech Advisor's dual-speaker wording
MicrophonesTwo microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13; maker China first-sale date 7 June 2023, UK availability followed in July
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreAt review launch, two Android upgrades and three years of security support were promised (Tech Advisor); no current extension inferred
AI featuresGemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call AssistMagic Text recognition, Magic Guard privacy and voice enhancement for external video playback
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 with battery, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM eject tool, regional warranty card and pre-attached protective film

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