Apple iPhone 12 vs Google Pixel 9a

Apple iPhone 12 image

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Apple iPhone 12

₹48,900

Lowest price in last 3 months

Google Pixel 9a front and back in Iris

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Google Pixel 9a

₹49,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A14 BionicGoogle Tensor G4
Display6.1", OLED, 60 Hz6.3", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera12MP+12MP/12MP48MP+13MP/13MP
Battery2815 mAh5100 mAh
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForDesign, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Gaming

General

ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, PurpleIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchOctober 13, 2020March 19, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 23, 2020April 16, 2025
Launch Price₹79,900₹49,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR
Size6.1 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1170 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2532 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi422 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 12

Weight164 grams185.9 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield Glass
Port, Lightning USB 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Chipset BrandAppleGoogle
Chipset NameA14 BionicTensor G4
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Mali-G715 MC7
Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)5 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 12

Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, PanoramaDual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
VideoDolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Front Camera Resolution12 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleUltrawide
FeaturesHDRAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity2815 mAh5100 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed18 W23 W

Memory

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Storage64 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 3.1
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.05.3
PositioningGALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
Radio--

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
AI FeaturesBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur