Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 9a scores 6.9 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 8a scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 9a leads in performance, battery, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 8a is ahead in camera. The Google Pixel 9a is the newer phone, announced Mar 19, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9a
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Faster wired charging 23 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Brighter screen 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Newer model Mar 19, 2025 vs May 7, 2024
Why choose the Google Pixel 8a
- Sharper display 430 ppi vs 422 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Overall
6.9
6.5
Display
7.8
7.8
Performance
6.0
5.3
Camera
6.2
6.4
Battery
5.1
4.3
Design
8.0
7.8
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.7
4.0
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Size
6.3 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Actua
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
430 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
—
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
2,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
2.91 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G715
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
1,270
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
3,360
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Capacity
5,100 mAh
4,492 mAh
Wired charging
23 W
18 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Dimensions
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
185.9 g
189 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
—
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Iris, Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 14
Interface
Pixel UI
—
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 8a
Announced
Mar 19, 2025
May 7, 2024
Released
Apr 10, 2025
May 14, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$499
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