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Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) vs OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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

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Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) 11Points
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)} 11 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) vs 9 Pro UW (256GB)} 14 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(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 13
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5100 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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/ax [wifi6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
8GB LPDDR5Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
P-OLEDvs+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage
Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1440x3216 pixels77%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+526 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.7"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 13MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP77%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
23Wvs+65W183%
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.

33 Common items in both devices
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
120Hz
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
ModelPixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GTF7POnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWideband
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandGoogleOnePlus
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20253/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
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 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Display typeP-OLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1440x3216 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI526 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 13

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
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 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
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 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 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 (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78)
mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF
2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
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 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 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/LE5.2 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)OnePlus 9 Pro UW (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)feature not registered
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