Pixel 9a

Released April 2025

The Pixel 9a is Google's lower-priced phone for 2025, with the Tensor G4 chip, a 6.3-inch 120 Hz display, a 48 MP main camera and a 5,100 mAh battery, suited to people who want Pixel software and seven years of updates for less than a Pixel 9.

Model history · 6 models, 2020–2025

Screen: 6.3″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Tensor G4
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 48 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,100 mAh
Weight: 186 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find the Pixel 9a an easy recommendation, praising its cameras, clean software with seven years of updates, and battery life, with Tom's Guide singling out the bright screen. The common criticism is a plain design with thick bezels and a plastic back; Tech Advisor also found charging slow and missed a telephoto camera.

From gsmarena.com, techadvisor.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.3″
Resolution: 2424 × 1080
Sharpness: 421 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,700 nits
Display type: 6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; pOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density: 422.2 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 1,800 nits (HDR); up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (measured at 5% on-pixel ratio)
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass
Display features: Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours

Performance

Chip: Tensor G4
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 48 MP
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 13 MP
Main camera: 48 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 stabilisation
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ image sensor
Front camera: 13 MP selfie camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Zoom: Optical quality at 0.5x and 1x; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; digital zoom up to 5x in video
Video recording: 4K 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)
Front video: 4K at 30 fps
Camera features: Macro 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 Pan

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,100 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 23 W
Wireless charging: Up to 7.5 W
Battery life detail: 30+ 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 cycles
Wired charging: Fast charging up to 23 W with the Google 45 W USB-C charger (sold separately)
Wireless charging: Qi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately)

Connectivity

Satellite messaging: No
Mobile network: 5G 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 GTF7P
SIM: Dual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with antenna diversity
NFC: NFC
USB: USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning: Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 186 g
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Height × width: 154.7 × 73.3 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP68
Materials: Composite matte back; satin metal frame; 100% recycled aluminium in the housing; 81% recycled plastic in the back cover; fingerprint-resistant coating
Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Buttons: Power button; volume controls
Water resistance detail: IP68 under IEC standard 60529; immersion depth 1.5 m (EU product information sheet)
Biometrics: Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock
Sensors: Proximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Two microphones; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 15
Software updates: Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google Store
AI features: Gemini Nano; Gemini; Gemini Live; Circle to Search; Live Translate; Call Assist
Safety features: Emergency SOS; Crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; theft protection
In the box: Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Typical 5,100 mAh battery; Google claims 30+ hours of battery life
Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
IP68 dust and water resistance and a 2,700-nit peak display

Cons

No telephoto lens; optical quality only at 0.5x and 1x
Charging tops out at 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless
No Satellite SOS, which every other Pixel since the Pixel 9 has

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
HonorHONOR 400	6.55″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	8 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	200 MP	–	5,300 mAh	184 g	May 2025
Motorolamotorola edge 60 fusion	6.67″	OLED, 120 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	8 GB	256 GB	50 MP	–	5,200 mAh	178 g	Apr 2025
Motorolamoto g86 5G	6.67″	OLED, 120 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	8 GB	256 GB	50 MP	–	5,200 mAh	185 g	Jun 2025

Previous model: Pixel 8a. Newer model: Pixel 10a.

Sources

Photo: lh3.googleusercontent.com

Pixel 9a rear views in Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony and Iris: Google, official Pixel 9a article, four published finishes.
Pixel 9a in Iris, rear and side close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Iris, rear camera and body close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Iris, front and rear close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Iris, front, side and rear views: Google, official UK Google Store Pixel 9a Iris gallery.
Pixel 9a in Peony, rear and side close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Peony, rear camera and body close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Peony, front and rear close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Peony, front, side and rear views: Google, official UK Google Store Pixel 9a Peony gallery.
Pixel 9a in Porcelain, rear and side close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Porcelain, rear camera and body close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Porcelain, front and rear close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Porcelain, front, side and rear views: Google, official UK Google Store Pixel 9a Porcelain gallery.
Pixel 9a in Obsidian, rear and side close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Obsidian, rear camera and body close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Obsidian, front and rear close-up: Official Google Pixel 9a product photograph; complete supplied detail composition and background preserved.
Pixel 9a in Obsidian, front, side and rear views: Google, official UK Google Store Pixel 9a Obsidian gallery.
Person holding an Iris Pixel 9a: Google — official Pixel 9a launch photograph.
Image showing Pixel 9a in Iris with water droplets: Google — official Pixel 9a launch photograph.
A person using Gemini Live on Pixel 9a: Google — official Pixel 9a launch photograph.
Person talking on an Iris Pixel 9a: Google — official Pixel 9a launch photograph.
Image showing onboarding process for Pixel 9a: Google — official Pixel 9a launch photograph.

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