Google Pixel 9a Iris 256GB
The Pixel 9a stands out with its Google Tensor G4 chip, a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, 8GB of RAM, and IP68 water resistance, delivering smooth visuals and capable AI processing. Its unique differentiator is deep integration of Gemini AI and AI-powered photo editing tools, backed by Android 15’s robust security and software support. This phone is best for Android users who prioritize Google’s AI-assisted photography and software ecosystem over mobile gaming, given its modest gaming score of 42.3/100.
Screen 6.3
Refresh 120 Hz
Chip Google Tensor G4
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
five g Yes
water resistance IP68
operating system Android
33 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong build (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average camera (10th percentile)
- Below average battery (13th percentile)
- Below average feature (17th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3" |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Performance
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S26 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 | Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 | ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | - | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR | OLED | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 185 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro | 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | - | 200 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | - | 12 | 12 | 32 | 50 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | - | 5000 | 4685 | 7300 | 4700 | 5800 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 60 | 30 | 80 | 68 | 65 |
| Wireless Charging | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69K | IP48 | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 9a | 72.3 | 9.8 | 13.3 | 37.9 | 16.6 | 85.3 | 38.2 | 44.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S26 Ultra Compare | 93.5 | 99.5 | 98.1 | 96 | 90.6 | 94.8 | 90.1 | 97 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 79 | 93.8 | 89 | 96 | 78.8 | 89.3 | 95.8 | 98.7 |
| OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 84.9 | 98.1 | 99.5 | 83.5 | 52.1 | 99.6 | 88.2 | 98.7 |
| Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 Compare | 67 | 85.3 | 97 | 99 | 87.5 | 99.6 | 74.4 | 87.9 |
| ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro Compare | 93.5 | 88.5 | 98.7 | 94.2 | 59.8 | 99.6 | 90.8 | 45.6 |
Usage Scores
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