Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 9A: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 9A. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 6aGoogle Pixel 6aGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Google Pixel 9AGoogle Pixel 9AGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Google Pixel 9A
Google Pixel 9A
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 7.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 7.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
77 reviews
8.8
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 9A

Specs Google Pixel 6a prices Google Pixel 6a
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Google Pixel 9A price compare Google Pixel 9A
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P
Inches 6.1" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 71.8 mm
152.2 mm
8.7 mm 		73.3 mm
154.7 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 178 g 186 g
Micro Tensor
Octa-Core 		Tensor G4
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 827.053
v10 		1.497.290
v11
Battery 4410 mAh 5100 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
GN8
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 17

Brand
Brand Google Google
Aliases G1AZG --

Release Date
Release date May 2022,
4 years ago 		March 2025,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 9A
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 9A
Size
71.8 mm • 152.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 186 g
Usable surface 84 % 83 %
Materials Plastic, Aluminium alloy Metal, Polyurethane
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black
White
Green
Black
Pink
Violet
Porcelain

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.3"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2424 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 421 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1800 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 2700 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
8.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.8
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
9.5
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor Google Tensor G4
CPU 2x2.8GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex-A55 1x3.10 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G78 Mali-G715 940 MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 --

Antutu
Score
827.053
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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1.497.290
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
8.7
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung GN8
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/1.96"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
12 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sony IMX712
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Pixel size
1.25 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX712
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/3.06"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
122
Camera
133Photo
126Video
128
Camera
144Photo
100Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
8.8
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.4
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B75 (450)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • NavIC System
  • GNSS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.5
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.1
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4410 mAh
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5100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
23.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 2 months ago
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 2 months ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 61%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 69%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
77 reviews
13 reviews
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