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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

Poco M7 Plus

Poco M7 Plus Comparison & Specs

Poco M7 Plus

  • Snapdragon 6s Gen 3

    6 nm

  • 7000 mAh

    33W

  • 6.9"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
August 13, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
HyperOS 2
OS Updates
7 Years
2 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
AI Dynamic Shot, AI Eraser, and AI Sky replacement
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
168.5 x 80.5 x 8.4 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
186 g
217 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.9 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
850 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
374 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
86.2 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
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
2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 619
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
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/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Auxiliary lens
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR
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
f/2.0, (wide)
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM (Nano + 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, n20, n28, n40, n78
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 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
7000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Si/C Li-Ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
33W
Reverse Wired Charging
No
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
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Aqua Blue, Carbon Black, Chrome Silver
Price in India
₹49999
₹13999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Poco M7 Plus with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Poco M7 Plus provides 2 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Poco M7 Plus's 4 years.

Google Pixel 9a features a superior AMOLED display, while Poco M7 Plus comes with an LCD panel. In terms of smoothness, Poco M7 Plus 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. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Poco M7 Plus features a larger 7000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Poco M7 Plus also supports faster wired charging at 33W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Poco M7 Plus 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.