Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 3a
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Google Pixel 3a. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3a which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 3a |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 74999 | Rs. 12999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 is Rs. 74999. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 5.6 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 3a has display density of 441 PPI & Google Pixel 9 has only 422 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3a's lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10.5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 3a |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | Pixel 3A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | May, 2019 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 147 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |