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 CE3

OnePlus Nord CE3 Comparison & Specs

OnePlus Nord CE3

  • Snapdragon 782G

    6 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    80W

  • 6.7"

    1080x2412 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
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
2 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
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
162.7 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
186 g
184 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP54
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Fluid AMOLED, HDR10
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
950 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080x2412 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
394 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20.1:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
87.9 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G
Process Size
4 nm
6 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 642L
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
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/1.8, 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@30fps
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 (Hybrid)
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, 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 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
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
61% in 15 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, temperature
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer
Price in India
₹49999
₹18998
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the OnePlus Nord CE3 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas OnePlus Nord CE3 provides 2 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to OnePlus Nord CE3's 3 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus Nord CE3 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. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. OnePlus Nord CE3 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 CE3 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.