Google Pixel 9A vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 9A. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2992 x 1344 than Google Pixel 9A which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9A
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5060 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 129999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 19, 2025. The cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 129999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 9A's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 482 PPI & Google Pixel 9A has only 422 PPI display density. Google Pixel 9A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 9A's lower 8 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Google Pixel 9A (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 42 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9A's 13 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 9 Pro XL (16GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | GA05985-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | Pixel 9 Pro XL, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 76.6 x 162.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, 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 | 6.8 inches, 1344 x 2992 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 482 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Upto 2000 Nits (HDR) and Upto 3000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 | 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 | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO |
| 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 | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| 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, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini), Bypass charging | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI), Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates |
| 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | Pro Controls, High-Res (Upto 50MP), Super Res Zoom Upto 30X, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 24 fps FHD |
| 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 | 42 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| 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 | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5060 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 37W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 23W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |