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Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) vs Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto X Style X Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) 28Points
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 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 256GB)} 28 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) vs Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+8GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (58GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)25%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+6.3"11%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP195%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.4" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5100 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+23W53%
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.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+179 grams (6.27 ounces)4%
Lighter
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels41%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+515 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
ModelPixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GTF7PMoto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleMotorola
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20259/1/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
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)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (58GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
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: Black, White, Gray
• Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min
• Slow motion video
• Motorola Moto Maker
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)Moto X Style (XT1572 64GB)
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)feature not registered
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