Google Pixel 9 vs Google Pixel 8A
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 8A which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 8A
| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 8A |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 36999 |
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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. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A is Rs. 36999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8A's 6.1 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 8A has display density of 430 PPI & Google Pixel 9 has only 422 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8A's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 8A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A's 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 8A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9's 10.5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9 | Google Pixel 8A |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 13, 2024 | May 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
| 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 | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 430 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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 | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 |
| 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 | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser |
| 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 | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm |
| 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 | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14, upgradable to v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 7.5W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |