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Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) vs Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9 X Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) 03Points
Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X
Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)

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Pixel 6a (G1AZG)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) vs Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+431 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs421 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (103GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2424 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
6.1"vs+6.3"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4410 mAhvs+4700 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+27W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
37 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
OIS: Optical stabilization
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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
ModelPixel 6a (G1AZG)Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Other model namesPixel 6a G1AZGGoogle Pixel 9 G1B60
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Japan
Japan
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/20228/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display		2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1		256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm		(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor		4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4410 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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