Google Pixel 9A vs Google Pixel 3a
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9A has better RAM than Google Pixel 3a. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3a which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Google Pixel 9A has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 3a |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 12999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 19, 2025. The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A 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 9A has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 9A has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.5% than Google Pixel 3a's ~ 77.2%. Google Pixel 9A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9A's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3a's lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9A has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9A 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 3a's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 3a |
| General | ||
| Model | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | Pixel 3A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | May, 2019 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | 147 g |
| Colors | Iris, 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 | ~ 83.5% | ~ 77.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point |
| Notch | Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 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 | |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | 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, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini) | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 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 | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android 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 MP7 | 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 | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 18W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |