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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a

Key Features

Display
6.3 inches
1080×2424 pixels
Camera
48 MP
Memory
8GB
LPDDR5X
Battery
5100 mAh
Li-Poly
Release date
April 2025
Storage
128GB, 256GB
UFS 3.1

Colour

£349

What Customers Say

Owners of the Google Pixel 9a commend its exceptional value, noting the smooth performance powered by the Tensor G4 chip and impressive battery life that lasts through a full day of moderate use. The camera system is frequently highlighted for delivering stunning photos in well-lit conditions, with AI features adding creative editing options that enhance the user experience. However, some express frustration with the device's susceptibility to fingerprints and scratches on the display due to older Gorilla Glass protection. Low-light photography with the ultrawide lens can produce noisy images, and initial software bugs have been a point of contention for early adopters. Despite these drawbacks, the overall consensus is that it offers a premium feel at a budget price, making it a reliable daily driver for most users.

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ChoiceWise Review: 80 Out Of 100
Performance
81
Camera
77
Battery
78
Display
82
TypeP-OLED
Size6.3 inches
Resolution1080×2424 pixels
Refresh rate120 Hz
PPI422
Aspect ratio20:9
Screen-to-body ratio83.5 %
Display featuresCapacitive Touchscreen HDR Multi-touch display
Max rated brightness2700 nits
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4
CPU cores8
Fabrication Technology4 nm
CPU max frequency3.1 GHz
CPU Architecture64-bit
Microarchitecture1x 3.1 GHz – Cortex-X4 3x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A720 4x 1.92 GHz – Cortex-A520
Memory typeLPDDR5X
GPUARM Mali-G715 MC7 @940 MHz
RAM8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1
Operating SystemAndroid 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream) , with up to 7 major Android upgrades
Matrix48 MP
Video Resolution2160p @ 30/60 fps 1080p @ 30/60/120/240 fps
Video FeaturesGyro-EIS, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
FeaturesPanorama
Lenses48 MP , ƒ /1.7, 25 mm ( Wide-angle ), 0.8 μm , 1/2.0" Sensor size - Dual-Pixel PDAF - Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 13 MP , ƒ /2.2, 120° ( Ultra-Wide angle ), 1.12 μm , 1/3.1" Sensor size
FlashDual LED Flash
Matrix13 MP
Lenses13 MP , ƒ /2.2, 20 mm ( Ultra-Wide angle ), 1.12 μm , 1/3.1" Sensor size
Video Resolution2160p @ 30 fps 1080p @ 30 fps
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range (HDR) Panorama
AnnouncedWednesday, 19 March 2025
ReleasedThursday, 10 April 2025
Capacity5100 mAh
TypeLi-Poly
Wired charging power23W
Wireless charging supportYes
Wireless charging power7.5W
Fast charging supportno
Browsing16:36 hh:mm
Video watching10:44 hh:mm
Playing games10:17 hh:mm
Height154.7 mm
Width73.3 mm
Thickness8.9 mm
Weight186 g
Resistance certificateIP68
Resistance cert. meaningDust and water-resistant (withstands high-pressure water jets; submersible up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)
SIM cardsDual SIM
VoLTE supportYes
Network Type support5G, LTE (CA), HSPA
Network_5G bands5G: n1 (2100), n2 (1900), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n14 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n28 (700), n29 (700), n30 (2300), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (2100), n70 (2000), n71 (600), n75 (1500), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n79 (4700 MHz)
Network_4G bandsLTE: b1 (2100), b2 (1900), b3 (1800), b4 (1700), b5 (850), b7 (2600), b8 (900), b12 (700), b13 (700), b14 (700), b17 (700), b18 (800), b19 (800), b20 (800), b21 (1500), b25 (1900), b26 (850), b28 (700), b29 (700), b30 (2300), b32 (1500), b38 (2600), b39 (1900), b40 (2300), b41 (2500), b42 (3500), b48 (3800), b66 (1700), b71 (600 MHz)
Network_3G bandsHSPA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 MHz
Network_2G bandsGSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
WiFi supportYes ( Wi-Fi 6 )
Bluetooth supportYes, v5.3
USB portsUSB Type-C 3.2,
USB connectivityUSB charging, USB Mass Storage device (UMS)
GPS supportYes
GPS featuresBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1 & L5), NavIC, QZSS
NFC supportYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11/a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi featuresDual-band or Tri-band: Varies by market or region
LoudspeakerYes
Headphone jackNo
Radio FMNo
Audio typeStereo speakers,