Skip to comparison
versus.deals
Menu
Browse versus.deals
YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF

Apple iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 9a

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rearLavender
PricesCheck retailers
UK
Search Amazon UKSearch eBay UK
US
Search Amazon USSearch eBay US

Search links open retailer results.

UK list price from Apple, checked 3 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £899.00Apple source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission. Search results can include other models; check the exact variant and final price with the retailer.

DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
iPhone 17: Apple A19 · 5-core GPU vs Pixel 9a: Google Tensor G4
Display resolution
iPhone 17: 2622 × 1206 vs Pixel 9a: 1080 × 2424
Panel technology
iPhone 17: OLED vs Pixel 9a: pOLED
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 17: 3,000 nits vs Pixel 9a: 2,700 nits
iPhone 17 first, Pixel 9a second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 13 verified differences
Google256 GB

Pixel 9a

6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4

256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Google Pixel 9a in Obsidian, official rear product viewObsidian
PricesCheck retailers
UK
Search Amazon UKSearch eBay UK
US
Search Amazon USSearch eBay US

Search links open retailer results.

UK list price from Google, checked 26 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £499.00Google source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission. Search results can include other models; check the exact variant and final price with the retailer.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Source 1
Pixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4

Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 17
6.3″
Pixel 9a
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 17
Up to 30h
Pixel 9a
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

13 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Sources
iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 17iOS 26
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
Sources
iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

Show 7 more verified differences

Battery and charging

iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Front camera

iPhone 1718 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Sources
iPhone 17

Front-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (4)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 17256 GB storage
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 17

The maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional model

iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Pixel 9a

UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (57)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1760 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1760 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Front-camera maximum is independently listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Ultra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

iPhone 1730 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published video playback

iPhone 1730 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configuration

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1720 minutes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 17No
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Sources
iPhone 17

The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9a7 years
Sources
iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17
Pixel 9a

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1730 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 171600 nits
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 17No
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications
Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the box

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 9a

No charger is listed in the box.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 171 nits
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published network bands

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 172×
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1725 W
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 176.27 in
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 17Yes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1727 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Separate streamed-video up-to claim.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 171000 nits
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video recording

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging power

iPhone 17Not verified
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Pixel 9a

Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 17Apple N1
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1725 W
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone 17

Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK
Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

11 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs90 specificationsiPhone 17Pixel 9a
WeightDiffers
Sources
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
186g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
73.3mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
8.9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
154.7 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
Sources
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Obsidian
Screen size
Sources
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
422.2 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Not verified
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
1080 × 2424
Always-on display
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modules
Sources
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Front camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Yes
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Not verified
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Update policy
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Launched with Android 15
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Not verified
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Storage
Sources
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
8 GB
Body and cover materials
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
US model distinction
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Not verified
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
pOLED
eSIM only
Sources
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
No
Ingress protection rating
Sources
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
IP68
Action mode recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Not verified
Ports and buttonsDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Not verified
AuthenticationDiffers
Sources
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Included accessories
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Crash Detection
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Video recording
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Not verified
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
Not verified
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Not verified
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Published audio playback
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Not verified
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE. A BETTER DECISION.

Decision tools

NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.

Would you choose it blind?

Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?

Pick a phone. Then meet your match.

Manufacturer specifications verified for both phones. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.

Good comparisons start with good sources.8 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Important verified differences fall outside the scoring model, so no score is shown. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Google Pixel 9a

256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.

GoogleGoogle
Peak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.

Google
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.

Google
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.

Google
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.

Google
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Google
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
  1. Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  2. Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  3. Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026
A CLEARER CHOICE

Share this comparison

The verified differences and their sources, in one link.