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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

Tecno Pop 9

Tecno Pop 9 Comparison & Specs

Tecno Pop 9

  • Dimensity 6300

    6 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    18W

  • 6.6"

    720 x 1612 pixels

  • 48 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs Tecno Pop 9 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
September 24, 2024
Availability
Available Now
October 8
OS
Android 15
Android 14
Custom UI
HiOS 14
OS Updates
7 Years
Security Updates
7 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
165 x 77 x 8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8 mm
Weight
186 g
189 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
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
6.6 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
480 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
720 x 1612 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
267 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
82.4 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Mediatek Dimensity 6300
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
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
4GB 64GB (UFS 2.2)
4GB 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
48 MP
(wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF
Auxiliary lens
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Dual-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
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Yes
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
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
2 5G Bands

FDD: N3
TDD: N40
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
2 5G Bands

FDD: N3
TDD: N40
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
Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
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
18W
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
Yes
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Aurora Cloud, Azure Sky, Midnight Shadow
Price in India
₹49999
₹9699
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Tecno Pop 9 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a features a superior AMOLED display, while Tecno Pop 9 comes with an LCD panel. 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, Google Pixel 9a 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. Google Pixel 9a also supports faster wired charging at 23W, compared to 18W on Tecno Pop 9. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Tecno Pop 9 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.