Google Pixel 9A vs Google Pixel 8 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 9A and Google Pixel 8 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Google Pixel 8 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49990 | Rs. 41999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 07, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 49990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 04, 2023. The cost of Google Pixel 8 5G is Rs. 41999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 9A's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 8 5G has display density of 428 PPI & Google Pixel 9A has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google Pixel 8 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.3% than Google Pixel 9A's ~ 83.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual 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 8 5G's 10.5 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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 8 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9a | Pixel 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2025 (Expected) | October 04, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 187 g |
| Colors | Black; other colors | Hazel, Obsidian, Rose |
| 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 | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 428 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.9% | ~ 89.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Always-on display | Actua Display, Smooth Display (60 - 120 Hz), Always-on Display with At a Glance and Now Playing, Upto 1,400 nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 nits (Peak Brightness), Contrast Ratio: >1,000,000:1, HDR Support |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | 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 | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Reply to Notifications through Google Assistant, Audio Magic Eraser, LPDDR5X RAM, Audio zoom, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Ultra HDR, Magic Editor, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine Core 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 | Mali-GU |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4575 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |