Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
The 6.3-inch 120Hz P-OLED display hits 2700 nits peak brightness, while the Tensor G4 chip and 5100mAh battery deliver strong performance and long endurance. Its IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass front, and aluminum frame offer durable build quality, available as a Grade A refurbished unit with pristine condition. Best for users who prioritize battery life and ruggedness over compact size, such as outdoor workers or frequent travelers.
About This Phone
The 6.3-inch 120Hz P-OLED display hits 2700 nits peak brightness, while the Tensor G4 chip and 5100mAh battery deliver strong performance and long endurance. Its IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass front, and aluminum frame offer durable build quality, available as a Grade A refurbished unit with pristine condition. Best for users who prioritize battery life and ruggedness over compact size, such as outdoor workers or frequent travelers.
- Screen size 6.3
- Display type OLED
- Refresh rate 120
- Processor Google Tensor G4
- RAM 8 GB
- Storage 128 GB
- Rear camera mp 48
- Front camera mp 13
- Battery capacity 5100 mAh
- Charging wattage 30
- Wireless charging
- Five g
- Water resistance IP68
- Operating system Android
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong display (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2700 nits |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.1 |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 48 |
| Camera Count | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 |
| Front Camera | 13 |
| Video | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 5100 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 30 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Fingerprint | in-display |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra SM-S918W | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 | Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro | Honor 400 Pro 400 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR | OLED | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 48 | 200 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 200 |
| Front Camera Mp | 13 | 12 | 12 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 5100 | 5000 | 4685 | 4700 | 6300 | 5300 |
| Charging Wattage | 30 | 45 | 30 | 68 | 100 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | Water Resistant | IP68 | IP48 | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| 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 | 93.9 | 63.8 | 94.5 | 88.7 | 79.5 | 82.2 | 97.9 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra SM-S918W Compare | 93.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 92.8 | 99.3 | 83.2 | 85.4 | 98.8 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 80 | 93.9 | 89.5 | 96.4 | 79.5 | 89.8 | 95.9 | 98.8 |
| Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 Compare | 68.3 | 85.8 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 87.8 | 99.6 | 74.4 | 88.8 |
| Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Compare | 85.7 | 98.1 | 99.9 | 98.3 | 66.4 | 95 | 95.9 | 13 |
| Honor 400 Pro 400 Pro Compare | 85.7 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 96.4 | 66.4 | 96.7 | 92.2 | 13 |
Usage Scores
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