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Google Pixel 9a vs Motorola moto g86 5G

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GooglePixel 9aMotorolamoto g86 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size6.3″6.67″
Resolution2424 × 10802712 × 1220
Sharpness421 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits4,500 nits
Display type6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratiopOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density422.2 ppi446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detailUp to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million coloursHDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost
Performance
ChipTensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
Storage type–UK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configuration
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
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 Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications
Front camera13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
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 camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps4K or Full HD at 30 fps
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 PanMoto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisation
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 23 WUp to 30 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 cycles5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cycles
Wired chargingFast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately
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 sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)One physical SIM plus eSIM
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, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.4
NFCNFCSupported
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g185 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.87 mm
Height × width154.7 × 73.3 mm161.21 × 74.74 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 coatingPU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyPANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)IP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wear
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
SpeakersStereo speakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
MicrophonesTwo microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reductionTwo microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 15Android 15
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreMaker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support
AI featuresGemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call AssistMoto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
Safety featuresEmergency SOS; Crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; theft protectionThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage
In the boxPixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolUK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger

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