Google Pixel 9a alternatives
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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF
2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.1, (wide)
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the iQOO Z9x with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas iQOO Z9x provides 2 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to iQOO Z9x's 3 years.
Google Pixel 9a features a superior AMOLED display, while iQOO Z9x comes with an LCD panel. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
iQOO Z9x features a larger 6000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. iQOO Z9x also supports faster wired charging at 44W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while iQOO Z9x does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.