Google Pixel 9a

Specifications
  • 6.3" 1080x2424 pixels
  • 48MP 2160p
  • 8GB RAM Google Tensor G4
  • 5100mAh 23W8W

Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)

Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International
  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
  1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Speed HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Launch
Announced 2025, March 19
Status Available. Released 2025, April 10
Body
Dimensions 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight 186 g (6.56 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
 IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Type P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Size 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
 Always-on display
Platform
OS Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Chipset Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Mali-G715 MP7
Memory
Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
 UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Camera
Single 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.2
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
 Circle to Search
Battery
Type Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging 23W wired, PD3.0
7.5W wireless
Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Misc
Colors Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Models GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
SAR EU 0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)    
Price $ 499.00 / £ 456.31 / € 549.00
Tests
Loudspeaker -27.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery (new) Active use score 12:30h

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User opinions and reviews

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  • Anna d

This is my 2nd pixel phone. My experience isn't good. Heating Issue , UI lagging from day 1 , apps crashing . Even after 1:30-2 hrs usage Google Chrome freeze !!!!! I know it's a downgraded SoC but why it can't handle your own apps ...

  • Anonymous

Yes, it is ugly for sure so as cameras being NOT gr8 deal especially for the price either. It should cost $100 less.