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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 5

OnePlus Nord 5 Comparison & Specs

OnePlus Nord 5

  • Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

    4 nm

  • 6800 mAh

    80W

  • 6.83"

    1272 x 2800 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs OnePlus Nord 5 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
July 08, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
OxygenOS 15
OS Updates
7 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
6 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
OnePlus AI, Circle to Search, AI Unblur, AI Writer, AI Perfect Shot and more
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.1 mm
Weight
186 g
211 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Glass back, Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP65 (dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets))
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.83 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Swift AMOLED, 1B colors, PWM, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
1800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1272 x 2800 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
450 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.8:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
90.1 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
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
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4
4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 735
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (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
Sony LYT-700, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, upto 20x Digital Zoom

8 MP
OmniVision OV08D10, f/2.2, 15mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, Ultra 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
50 MP
SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
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

11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, 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, MIMO
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
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
6800 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
80W
Charging Speed
100% in 54 mins
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
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands
Price in India
₹49999
₹31999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Nord 5 with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas OnePlus Nord 5 provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to OnePlus Nord 5's 6 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus Nord 5 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, OnePlus Nord 5 offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, OnePlus Nord 5 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

OnePlus Nord 5 features a larger 6800 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. OnePlus Nord 5 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 5 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.