Skip to content

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) vs Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)

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

,
Compare Google Pixel 9 X Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) 04Points
Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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 (G2YBB 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)} 4 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB) vs Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)} 11 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+(front) 13MP22%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 10.5MP
+5100 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4700 mAh
8GB LPDDR5Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)118%
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
(dual camera) 48MP + 13MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP61%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
23Wvs+27W17%
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.
2 microphonesvs+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
43 Common items in both devices
3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED / OLED
120Hz
16 million
1080x2424 pixels
+36 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
ModelPixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GTF7PGoogle Pixel 9 G2YBB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20258/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 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 othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display		2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-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)		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-G715 MP7 (940MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)AnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1		256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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 Mbps5000/1024 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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
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, mmWave
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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 66, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 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, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm		(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 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 length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size0.8µm 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 extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps		4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones3 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 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 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)
Bluetooth5.3 + 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
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0		27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Google Cast		• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Google Cast
• Satellite SOS

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 128GB)Google Pixel 9 (G2YBB 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.

OK
×

Share page: