Google Pixel 9a Review

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Main Features

Launched in April 2025

6.3" - 422 PPI

2 Cameras

Google Tensor G4 Chipset

128/256 GB Storage

5100 mAh Battery

186 g (6.56 oz)

Replaced Google Pixel 8a

Expected OS Support Ends in: 7 year(s)

Expected Security Support Ends in: 7 year(s)

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Google Pixel 9a Overview

Google Pixel 9a is a Android phone with a 50.0 MP main camera and a 13.0 MP selfie camera. Pixel 9a features a 6.3" sized POLED screen with 1080 x 2424 pixels resolution. Google released Pixel 9a to market in April 2025.

Google replaced the older Google Pixel 8a with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of this model:
Compare Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 8a

Pixel 9a is a member of Google's Pixel series of smartphones. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Google Pixel Series History

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Cameras	Weight
Google Pixel 9a	April 2025	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 13 MP)	186 g (6.56 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Compare	September 2024	8.0"	3 (48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.5 MP)	257 g (9.07 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	3 (50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP)	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare	August 2024	6.8"	3 (50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP)	221 g (7.8 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	2 (50 MP + 48 MP)	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	2 (64 MP + 13 MP)	188 g (6.63 oz)

Google Pixel 9a PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Google Pixel 9a review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor phones in its class.

PROs

Recent Model (April 2025)

High PPI of 422 ppi

High Screen Refresh rate of 120 Hz

High Max Screen Brightness of 1800 nits

HDR Support (HDR10+)

High Max HDR Brightness of 1800 nits

Large 6.3" Screen

Always-on Screen

DCI-P3 Color Space

IP68 rated Weather Sealings

Fingerprint Scanner (in-display)

8GB RAM

128/256 GB Storage

5100 mAh Battery

Wireless Charging Support(8 W)

Fast Charging Support (50% in 30 min)

48 MP Main Camera

13.0MP Ultra-wide Camera

4K Video Recording Up to Up to 60FPS

240 FPS (1080p) Slow Motion recording

Bokeh Mode

RAW Support

Pro Shooting Mode

13 MP Selfie Camera

4K Video (30p) with Selfie Camera

Bluetooth v5.3

USB Type-C v3.2

NFC (Near-field communication)

eSIM Support

5G Support

Stereo Speakers

Optical Stabilization on the Main Camera

CONs

No significant CONS

Google Pixel 9a Physical Specs

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Google Pixel 9a, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Most Popular Alternatives to Google Pixel 9a

Here are the 8 phones that our readers compare the most with the Google Pixel 9a:

Google Pixel Popular Comparisons

Model	Release Date	Screen Size	Weight
Google Pixel 7a Compare	May 2023	6.1"	193.5 g (6.83 oz)
Google Pixel 7 Compare	October 2022	6.3"	197 g (6.95 oz)
Google Pixel 8a Compare	May 2024	6.1"	188 g (6.63 oz)
Google Pixel 8 Compare	October 2023	6.2"	187 g (6.6 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Compare	August 2024	6.3"	198 g (6.98 oz)
Google Pixel 6a Compare	June 2022	6.1"	178 g (6.28 oz)
Google Pixel 9 Pro Compare	August 2024	6.3"	176 g (6.21 oz)
Google Pixel 6 Compare	October 2021	6.4"	207 g (7.3 oz)

Google Pixel 9a Features and Specification

The Google Pixel 9a was released in April 2025, following the Google Pixel 8a. This device is in the early phase of its lifecycle. You can expect approximately 7 more years of security update support.

Here is the timeline of the Google Pixel 9a series:

Google Pixel 8aMay 2024

Google Pixel 9August 2024

Google Pixel 9 ProAugust 2024

Google Pixel 9 Pro XLAugust 2024

Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSeptember 2024

Google Pixel 9aApril 2025

GENERAL
Brand	Google
Launch Date	April 2025
Product Series	Google Pixel
Predecessor Model	Google Pixel 8a
Operating System	Android 15
PHYSICAL SPECS
Height	154.7 mm (6.09")
Width	73.3 mm (2.89")
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35")
Weight	186 g (6.56 oz)
Waterproof	IP68
Available Colors	White Black Red Purple
Rear Material	Plastic
Frame Material	Metal
SCREEN
Screen Size	6.3"
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Resolution	1080 x 2424 pixels
PPI	422
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Max Brightness	1800 nits
Max Brightness in HDR	1800 nits
HDR Support	HDR10+
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-Body Ratio	84.5%
Display Features	DCI-P3 Always-On Display
CHIPSET
Chipset	Google Tensor G4
CPU Cores	8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture	4 cores @1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520 3 cores @2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720 1 core @3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
Max Clock	3100 MHz
Lithography Process	4 nm
Graphics	Mali-G715 MP7
GPU Clock	940 MHz
GPU Shading Units	896
FLOPS	~1792 GFLOPS
RAM and STORAGE
RAM Size	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X
Memory Clock	3100 MHz
Channels	4
Storage Size	128/256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.1
Memory Card	No
BATTERY and CHARGING
Battery Capacity	5100 mAh
Max Charging Power	23 W
Battery Type	Li-Po
Replaceable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (7.5 W)
Fast Charging	Yes (50% in 30 min)
CAMERAS
Main Camera
Max Resolution	48 MP
Zoom	Digital
Flash	Dual LED
Image Stabilization	Digital
8K Video	No
4K Video	Up to 60 FPS
HD Video	Up to 60 FPS
Slow Motion	240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of View	120°
Camera Set-up	2 (50 MP + 13 MP)
Ultra-wide Camera	13 MP Aperture: f/2.2 Sensor Size: 1/3.1" Digital stabilization
Camera Features	Bokeh mode Pro mode RAW support
Selfie Camera
Max Resolution	13.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2
Focal Length	20 mm
Pixel Size	1.12 micron
Sensor Size	1/3.1"
Video Resolution	2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
WiFi Features	Dual Band Wi-Fi MiMO Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Bluetooth Features	LE
USB Type	USB Type-C
USB Version	3.2
USB Features	Charging USB-Storage mode OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC
Infrared Port