Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 8a comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 9a	Google Pixel 8a
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
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Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.30-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	-
Front Camera	13-megapixel	13-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	64-megapixel + 13-megapixel
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	4492mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 14
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
general
Brand	Google	Google
Model	Pixel 9a	Pixel 8a
Release date	March 19, 2025	May 7, 2024
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90	152.10 x 72.70 x 8.90
Weight (g)	185.90	188.00
IP rating	IP68	IP67
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	4492
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	-
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Protection type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	430
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Google Tensor G3
RAM	8GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)	64-megapixel (f/f/1.89) + 13-megapixel (f/f/2.2)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	2
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)	13-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 14
Skin	-	Pixel UI
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ax
GPS	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.30
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes