Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Google Pixel 9a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Google Pixel 8a smartphone

Google Pixel 8a

From $499
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Google Pixel 9a smartphone

Google Pixel 9a

From $399
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Head to head

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Our rating8/108/10
Battery4,492 mAh5,100 mAh
Wired charging18W23W
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.1 in6.3 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera64 MP48 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)188 g186 g
ReleasedMay 2024Apr 2025
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera. Google Pixel 9a is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).

Display

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
TypeActua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak)pOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.3 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels (FHD+)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Brightness—1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

Platform

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
OSAndroid 14 (upgradable to Android 17)Android 15, upgradable to Android 16 and beyond (7 years of updates)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MP7—
Security ChipTitan M2—

Memory

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
RAM8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Storage128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1—
Card SlotNoNo
Internal Storage—128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Dual64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2" sensor, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
FeaturesDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res ZoomDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Super Res Zoom (up to 8x digital)
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Ultrawide—13 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)

Selfie Camera

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Single13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus13 MP
FeaturesAuto-HDR, panoramaAuto-HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
TypeLi-Po 4492 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi)23W wired, 7.5W wireless

Body

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
Dimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)186g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM
DurabilityIP67 dust/water resistant—
IP Rating—IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-bandWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEv5.4 (expected)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
Radio—No

Launch

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 9a
AnnouncedMay 2024March 2025
StatusAvailable. Released May 14, 2024Released 2025, April 10

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 9a — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 5,100 mAh for the Google Pixel 9a.

Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 9a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 186 g for the Google Pixel 9a.

Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 9a?

Google Pixel 9a — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Apr 2025 for the Google Pixel 9a.

Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Google Pixel 9a rated higher?

We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Google Pixel 9a 8/10.

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