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Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)

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

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Compare Google Pixel 6a X Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) 16Points
Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 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 (GXQ96 256GB)} 16 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Pixel 6a (G1AZG)} 2 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (220GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128GB (103GB available)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs60Hz
+1080x2424 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x2400 pixels
+6.3"3%
Larger screen		vs6.1"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP152%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+5100 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs4410 mAh
+23W28%
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.		vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.		vsNot supported
+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
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)4%
Lighter
421 PPIvs+431 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
40 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
P-OLED / OLED
HDR8
16 million
Dual-LED flash
+33 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
ModelPixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GXQ96Pixel 6a G1AZG
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20257/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display		505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
System versionAndroid 15Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor (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:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1		128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
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, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE		LTE 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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
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, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE		LTE 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
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 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm		(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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		1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
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 (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh4410 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0		18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
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: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)
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), 1.31W/kg (body)
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