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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5100 mAh

    23W

  • 6.3"

    1080 x 2424 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs

Lava Shark 4G

Lava Shark 4G Comparison & Specs

Lava Shark 4G

  • Unisoc T606

    12 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    18W

  • 6.67"

    720 x 1612 pixels

  • 50 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs
Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

Lava Shark 4G Comparison & Specs

Lava Shark 4G

General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
March 25, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 14
OS Updates
7 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
AI Features
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
165.8 x 77.2 x 8.5 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.5 mm
Weight
186 g
200 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.67 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
720 x 1612 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
269 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
81.0 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Unisoc Unisoc T606
Process Size
4 nm
12 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75
6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G57 MP1
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
4GB 64GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
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
50 MP
(wide), AF
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Yes
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
No 5G Support (Supports 4G Only)
SIM 2
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
No 5G Support (Supports 4G Only)
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-Ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
18W
Wireless Charging
5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
No
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
Yes
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity
Others
Free home service
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Titanium Gold, Stealth Black
Price in India
₹49999
₹6999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Lava Shark 4G with the Unisoc Unisoc T606 (12nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, while Lava Shark 4G does not have confirmed OS update information. Google Pixel 9a receives 7 years of security updates, while Lava Shark 4G does not have confirmed security update information.

Google Pixel 9a features a superior AMOLED display, while Lava Shark 4G comes with an LCD panel. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Notably, Google Pixel 9a offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Google Pixel 9a also supports faster wired charging at 23W, compared to 18W on Lava Shark 4G. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Lava Shark 4G does not support wireless charging.

Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.