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Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9a vs Huawei Mate 60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 60 X Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) 13Points
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Huawei Mate 60 (1TB) Compare Google Pixel 9a X
6.69"
OLED

1216x2688

50
MP

13mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4750
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)} 13 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB) vs Mate 60 (1TB)} 12 Advantages Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.62GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (AppGallery)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps
+5100 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4750 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory 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/ax [wifi6]
+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
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.
256GB (220GB available)vs+1TB (964GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2424 pixelsvs+1216x2688 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
421 PPIvs+441 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.69"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP80%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.4 (aperture)21%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
23Wvs+66W187%
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
UFS 3.1
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED / LTPO OLED
120Hz
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
ModelPixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Mate 60 (1TB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9a GXQ96Huawei Mate 60 4G (BRA-AL00)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandGoogleHuawei
Release date4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/20258/29/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)76 x 161.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.35 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Kunlun Glass 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 (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Display typeP-OLEDLTPO OLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.69" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2424 pixels (20:9)1216x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)421 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Kunlun Glass 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
System versionAndroid 15HarmonyOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 16feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredArkUI

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm)
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 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core)
3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)AnTuTu: 655561 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
1TB (964GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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)Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary 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

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°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/1.4 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical 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@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)18mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
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)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
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 SlimPort®
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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSfeature not registeredA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5100 mAh4750 mAh
Charger, watts23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
66W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless charging50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
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, Green, Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 256GB)Huawei Mate 60 (1TB)
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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