OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB). Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4492 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32990 | Rs. 59999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 23, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 32990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 07, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 59999.
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.55 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 430 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Google's phone ~ 81.6%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 23, 2021 | May 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 160 x 8.1 mm | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 430 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 81.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, HDR | 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 | 256 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 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 | 48 MP f/1.8 (Main) 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Monochrome) with autofocus | 64 MP 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel f/1.9 (Wide Angle) 13 MP 120˚, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama | 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 | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 13 MP 20mm, 1.12µm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11, upgradable to v12 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Warp Charge 65T | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |