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

iQOO Z9

iQOO Z9 Comparison & Specs

iQOO Z9

  • Dimensity 7200

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    44W

  • 6.67"

    1080x2400 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
March 12, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 14
Custom UI
Funtouch 14
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
163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
186 g
188 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
6.67 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
AMOLED, HDR10, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
1800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080x2400 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
395 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
86.8 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
Mediatek Dimensity 7200
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
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x Cortex-A510
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G610 MC4
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (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, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Video Recording Features
Dual Video Recording, gyro-EIS, HDR
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM 1 5G Bands
18 Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
8 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78
SIM 2 5G Bands
18 Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
8 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, 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 6GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
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
44W
Charging Speed
50% in 30 min
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
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Brushed Green, Graphene Blue
Price in India
₹49999
₹19998
FAQs

In this comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the iQOO Z9 with the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.

The Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, while the iQOO Z9 provides 2 years. When it comes to security updates, Google Pixel 9a leads with 7 years of support.

Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also has a brighter display with 2700 nits, improving outdoor visibility. These phones have the same resolution.

Google Pixel 9a has a larger 5100 mAh battery for longer usage. iQOO Z9 supports faster wired charging at 44W. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while iQOO Z9 lacks this feature.

Google Pixel 9a offers better water and dust resistance with an IP68 rating.