Compare Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a
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Launch
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| Version | October 2023 | April 2025. |
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Network
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| Technology | 5G | 5G |
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Body
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| Dimensions | 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in) | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Design | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back |
| Others | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68 dust tight and water resistant |
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Display
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| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2424 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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Platform
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| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
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Memory
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| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
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Camera
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| Primary | 50 MP (Optical Image Stabilization) + 12 MP (126°) | 48 MP (f/1.7) (Optical Image Stabilization) + 13 MP (120°) |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie | 10.5 MP (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps) | 13 MP (4K@30fps) |
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Sound
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
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Comms
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| Wifi | a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
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| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
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Features
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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Battery
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| Battery type | 4575 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, 18W wireless, Reverse wireless | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless |
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Misc
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| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| Models | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
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| Price | 500 USD | 600 USD |
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