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

Moto G86 Power

Moto G86 Power Comparison & Specs

Moto G86 Power

  • Dimensity 7400

    4 nm

  • 6720 mAh

    33W

  • 6.67"

    1220 x 2712 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
July 30, 2025
Availability
Available Now
August 6
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
Hello UI
OS Updates
7 Years
1 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
3 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
Moto AI and more
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
161.2 x 74.7 x 8.7 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.7 mm
Weight
186 g
195 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame, Vegan Leather
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP69 (dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant*, Also IP68)
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.67 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
P-OLED, 1B colors, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
4500 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1220 x 2712 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
446 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
89.2 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
MediaTek Dimensity 7400
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
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
f/1.88, 25mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, Sony LYT600, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 12mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
OIS
Yes
Yes
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
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
32 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 0.7µm
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
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
10 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
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
10 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
6720 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
33W
Wireless Charging
5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Others
Smart Connect support
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Pantone: Spellbound, Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum
Price in India
₹49999
₹17999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Moto G86 Power with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Moto G86 Power provides 1 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Moto G86 Power's 3 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a and Moto G86 Power feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Moto G86 Power also boasts a brighter screen with 4500 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Moto G86 Power offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Moto G86 Power features a larger 6720 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Moto G86 Power also supports faster wired charging at 33W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Moto G86 Power does not support wireless charging.

Moto G86 Power offers better protection against water and dust with an IP69 rating.

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