Motorola Edge (2025) vs Google Pixel 9a
The Motorola Edge (2025) scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9a scores 6.9. The Motorola Edge (2025) leads in display, camera, battery, design and value for money, while the Google Pixel 9a is ahead in performance and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9a cost $50.99 less ($499 vs $549.99). The Motorola Edge (2025) is the newer phone, announced May 27, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2025)
- Bigger battery 5,200 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 23 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,700 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 + IP69 vs IP68
- Newer model May 27, 2025 vs Mar 19, 2025
Why choose the Google Pixel 9a
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $549.99
- Higher-resolution video 4K@60 vs 4K@30
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
- Longer security updates 7 years vs 3 years
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Overall
7.0
6.9
Display
8.4
7.8
Performance
4.6
6.0
Camera
7.5
6.2
Battery
6.4
5.1
Design
9.1
8.0
Software support
4.3
9.2
Value for money
5.5
4.7
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Size
6.7 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, Super HD pOLED
OLED, Actua
Resolution
1220 × 2712 px
1080 × 2424 px
Pixel density
446 ppi
422 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
4,500 nits
2,700 nits
HDR
HDR10+
—
Protection
Gorilla Glass 7i
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.6 GHz
3.1 GHz
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
50 MP
13 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
—
Optical zoom
3×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@30
4K@60
Front camera
50 MP
13 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Capacity
5,200 mAh
5,100 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
23 W
Wireless charging
15 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Dimensions
161.19 × 73.06 × 7.99 mm
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
7.99 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
181 g
185.9 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Aluminum
Back
Vegan leather
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68 + IP69
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
PANTONE Deep Forest
Iris, Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
—
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
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
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 15
Interface
—
Pixel UI
OS updates
2 years
7 years
Security updates
3 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge (2025)Google Pixel 9a
Announced
May 27, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Released
Jun 5, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$549.99
$499
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