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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

OnePlus Nord 3

OnePlus Nord 3 Comparison & Specs

OnePlus Nord 3

  • Dimensity 9000

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    80W

  • 6.74"

    1240x2772 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs OnePlus Nord 3 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
July 05, 2023
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 13
Custom UI
OxygenOS 13.1
OS Updates
7 Years
3 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
4 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
162 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
186 g
193.5 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass 5
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP54
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.74 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Fluid AMOLED, HDR10
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
1450 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1240x2772 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
451 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20.1:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
89.8 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Mediatek Dimensity 9000
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
1x3.05 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G710 MC10
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR, panorama, 20 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Video Recording Features
gyro-EIS, Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Extra HD, Bokeh portrait video
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP
f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1.0µm
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Support
Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n79
Yes

8 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, n41, n77
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 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-Polymer
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
80W
Charging Speed
100% in 32 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
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
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Misty Green, Tempest Gray
Price in India
₹49999
₹27999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the OnePlus Nord 3 with the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas OnePlus Nord 3 provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to OnePlus Nord 3's 4 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus Nord 3 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. 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. Notably, OnePlus Nord 3 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. OnePlus Nord 3 also supports faster wired charging at 80W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while OnePlus Nord 3 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.