Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | 64MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 4492mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+48MP+48MP/42MP (Front) | 64MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 45W | 4492mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software |
General
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 14, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 17, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹52,999 | ||
| Colors | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | October 14, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | ||
| Availability | October 17, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹52,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2856 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 495 ppi | 430 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2856 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 495 ppi | 430 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Weight | 199 grams | 189 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 189 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Chipset Brand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | ||
| Chipset Brand | ||||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 48 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Add me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Add me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Zoom Enhance | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 42 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4492 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4492 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
