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Google Pixel 9a vs Motorola edge 50

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GooglePixel 9aMotorolaedge 50
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025August 2024
Display
Screen size6.3″6.67″
Resolution2424 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness421 pixels per inch446 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 ratio6.67-inch pOLED Endless Edge, Super HD+
Pixel density422.2 ppi446 ppi (Motorola)
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)1,200 nits high-brightness mode and 1,600 nits HDR peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glassCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours120 Hz, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit colour, 360 Hz touch sampling in games, 20:9 aspect ratio, 93.35% screen-to-body ratio; SGS blue-light and motion-blur certifications
Performance
ChipTensor G4Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB512 GB
Storage type–UK 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 512 GB uMCP storage; no memory card support. Indian 8/256 version is not added as a UK configuration
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP13 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNone3×
Front camera13 MP32 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 stabilisation50 MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.0 µm pixels with 2.0 µm Ultra Pixel combination, Quad PDAF and OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.12 µm pixels, 120° field of view, PDAF and Macro Vision
Telephoto camera–10 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, PDAF, OIS and 3× optical zoom
Front camera13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view32 MP, ƒ/2.4, autofocus and Quad Pixel combination for 1.4 µm pixels
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in video–
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)Main 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30/60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps; ultrawide and telephoto 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30 fps
Front video4K at 30 fpsCurrent UK sheet lists 1080p at 30/60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; Indian maker release and Indian Express review claim 4K, not applied to this UK entry
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 PanUltra-Res, portrait focal lengths of 24/35/50/85 mm, Pro Mode, RAW output, Long Exposure, Night Vision, Adobe Scan, Smart Composition and Google Photos tools
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 68 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WUp to 15 W
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; maker's over-30-hour claim covers mixed use, not continuous video; maker support lists at least 1,200 battery endurance cycles
Wired chargingFast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)68 W TurboPower; charger absent from current UK maker box list
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately)15 W charging with compatible separately sold wireless charger
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 sub-6 GHz, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)Dual SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.2 (Motorola UK support)
NFCNFCSupported
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS and Galileo
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g180 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.79 mm
Height × width154.7 × 73.3 mm160.8 × 72.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsComposite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coatingJungle Green and Peach Fuzz vegan leather rear or Koala Grey vegan suede; Gorilla Glass 5 front
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyJungle Green, Peach Fuzz and Koala Grey
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)IP68; laboratory immersion protection is subject to wear and specified conditions
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockIn-screen fingerprint reader; ThinkShield
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer–
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesTwo microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reductionTwo
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Android 14
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreCurrent UK PDP states three years of security updates until July 2027; PhoneArena describes five Android upgrades for its European review unit. Indian maker release promises two Android upgrades and three years of security; no single OS-upgrade duration asserted across regions
AI featuresGemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call Assist–
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 toolUSB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case, with fragranced packaging; Indian review and release include a charger, not the current UK maker box

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