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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

Vivo Y18i

Vivo Y18i Comparison & Specs

Vivo Y18i

  • Unisoc T612

    12 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    15W

  • 6.56"

    720x1612 pixels

  • 13 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
August 23, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 14
Custom UI
Funtouch 14
OS Updates
7 Years
1 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
2 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
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
186 g
185 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 (dust and splash resistant)
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.56 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
IPS LCD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
528 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
720x1612 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
269 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
83.6 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Unisoc Unisoc T612
Process Size
4 nm
12 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75
6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G57 MP1
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
4GB 64GB (eMMC 5.1)
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
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), PDAF

0.08 MP
f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, panorama, Digital Zoom
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
5 MP
f/2.2, (wide)
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
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
No 5G Support (Supports 4G Only)
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
No 5G Support (Supports 4G Only)
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, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
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
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
15W
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
Yes
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Space Black, Gem Green
Price in India
₹49999
₹8399
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Vivo Y18i with the Unisoc Unisoc T612 (12nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Vivo Y18i provides 1 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Vivo Y18i's 2 years.

Google Pixel 9a features a superior AMOLED display, while Vivo Y18i comes with an LCD panel. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 9a offers a higher 120 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, 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 15W on Vivo Y18i. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Vivo Y18i 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.