iQOO Neo9 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5160mAh, 120W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Fiery Red, Conqueror Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 22, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 21, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹35,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 204 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus | Best Take, Digital zoom, Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Cinematic mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Game Voice Changer | AI Assistant, Best Take, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Blur/Unblur, Portrait Light |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | HdR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5160 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO Neo9 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO Neo9 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 | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
