Google Pixel 9a vs Motorola motorola edge 60 pro

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Pixel 9a compared with motorola edge 60 pro
GooglePixel 9aMotorolamotorola edge 60 pro
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025May 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.7″
Resolution2424 × 10802712 × 1220 (better)
Sharpness421 pixels per inch444 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits4,500 nits (better)
Display type6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioQuad-curved pOLED with LTPS backplane, 20:9 aspect ratio and 10-bit colour
Pixel density422.2 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 4,500 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i, identified by Tech Advisor and GSMArena
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million coloursUp to 120 Hz, 300 Hz gaming touch sampling, 720 Hz PWM and DC dimming, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone colour and skin-tone validation, SGS low blue light and motion blur certifications, Water Touch
Performance
ChipTensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme
Memory8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB, 256 GB512 GB (better)
CPU–Maker Lenovo specifies 4 nm Dimensity 8350 Extreme with four Cortex-A715 cores up to 3.35 GHz and four Cortex-A510 cores; UK Motorola support instead labels the processor Dimensity 8350 7400 without explaining the discrepancy
GPU–Arm Mali-G615 MC6
AI engine–MediaTek NPU 780
Storage type–UK Lenovo model PB7X0070GB has 12 GB LPDDR5X and 512 GB UFS 4.0; its generic sheet also lists regional 256 GB storage; RAM Boost uses storage rather than physical RAM; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera13 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front camera13 MP50 MP (better)
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 Sony LYTIA 700C, f/1.8, 84° field of view, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 2 µm binned pixels, omnidirectional PDAF and OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor50 MP, f/2.0, 120° field of view, 1.28 µm binned pixels, PDAF and macro
Telephoto camera–10 MP, f/2.0, 33° field of view, 1 µm pixels, autofocus, OIS and 3× optical zoom
Front camera13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view50 MP, f/2.0 and 92° field of view; maker sheet lists 2 µm binned pixels whereas GSMArena identifies 1.28 µm, without an explained reconciliation; GSMArena confirms fixed focus
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in video3× optical telephoto and up to 50× Super Zoom photos; up to 20× digital video zoom
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)4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and slow motion 1080p at 120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps4K at 30 fps, confirmed by GSMArena
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 PanExposure, white-balance and flicker sensor, Photo Enhancement Engine, Action Shot, Ultra HDR, RAW photos, Night Vision, Long Exposure, Pro mode, Group Shot, Photo Booth, Tilt Shift, adaptive stabilisation, Horizon Lock, dual capture and audio zoom
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WUp to 15 W (better)
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 cycles6,000 mAh; UK maker support states up to 34 hours mixed use and at least 1,000 charging cycles; GSMArena identifies silicon-carbon battery chemistry
Wired chargingFast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)Up to 90 W TurboPower and USB Power Delivery 3.0; charger sold separately in UK maker sheet
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately)Up to 15 W wireless charging
Charges other devices–Up to 5 W wired power sharing
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 n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78; maker also lists LTE, UMTS and GSM
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)UK Motorola support specifies nano-SIM plus eSIM; generic Lenovo sheet also describes regional dual physical SIM versions
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4
NFCNFCNFC
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 2.0
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, LTEPP and SUPL; MediaTek UAC 3.0
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g186 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.24 mm (better)
Height × width154.7 × 73.3 mm160.69 × 73.06 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP69
MaterialsComposite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coatingGSMArena identifies a plastic frame and textured plastic rear
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyShadow, Dazzling Blue and Sparkling Grape in the generic maker sheet; UK Lenovo SKU PB7X0070GB is Walnut
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)IP68 and IP69; MIL-STD-810H testing; resistance can decrease with wear and does not mean the device is indestructible
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockOn-screen fingerprint reader and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerProximity, front and rear ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR, magnetometer and rear exposure/white-balance/flicker sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersDual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio
MicrophonesTwo microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reductionTwo microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Android 15 with Hello UI
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreThree Android version upgrades and four years of security updates, confirmed by Tech Advisor and GSMArena
AI featuresGemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call AssistMoto AI, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Image Studio and Playlist Studio; Smart Connect links compatible devices
Safety featuresEmergency SOS; Crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; theft protectionThinkShield, Moto Secure, Family Space and Moto Unplugged
In the boxPixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolUK maker lists USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger is not included

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