Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone 17

iPhone 17

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

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Camera system

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

iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

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

Display specification

Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak

iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wireless connectivity

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)

iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Launch operating system

Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15

iPhone 17iOS 26

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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

Ports and buttons

Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls

iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Battery and charging

Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless 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

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

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

Authentication

Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password

iPhone 17Face ID

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Display resolution

Pixel 9a1080 × 2424

iPhone 172622 × 1206

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Directly published pixel dimensions.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Front camera

Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view

iPhone 1718 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

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

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

Panel technology

Pixel 9apOLED

iPhone 17OLED

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Explicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Claimed peak brightness

Pixel 9a2700 nits

iPhone 173000 nits

Sources

Pixel 9a

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

iPhone 17

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Pixel density

Pixel 9a422.2 ppi

iPhone 17460 ppi

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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.

Dimensions

Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)

iPhone 17149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (4)

Height

Pixel 9a154.7 mm

iPhone 17149.6 mm

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled height in millimetres.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Thickness

Pixel 9a8.9 mm

iPhone 177.95 mm

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Weight

In Visual facts

Pixel 9a186 g

iPhone 17177 g

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

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

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Width

In Visual facts

Pixel 9a73.3 mm

iPhone 1771.5 mm

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage

iPhone 17256 GB storage

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

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

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

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.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM

iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM

Sources

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.

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 — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1760 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1760 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Front-camera maximum is independently listed.

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

Rear camera autofocus

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

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

Front camera autofocus

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.

iPhone 17

Autofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.

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

Front camera optical stabilisation

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

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

iPhone 17

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

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

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1730 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Claimed video playback

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1730 hours

Sources

Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Typical battery capacity

Pixel 9a5100 mAh

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

Typical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.

iPhone 17

Lithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications Pixel 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.

Wired charging power

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

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

Time to around 50% wired charge

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1720 minutes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

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.

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

RAM

Pixel 9a8 GB

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17

The manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

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

Expandable storage

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17No

Sources

Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Update policy

Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

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.

iPhone 17

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

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

Published update term

Pixel 9a7 years

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

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

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17

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

Action button

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Physical button expressly identified.

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

Action mode recording

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

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

Always-on display

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

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

Apple Intelligence

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Audio Mix

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Published audio playback

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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

Camera Control

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Physical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.

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

Cellular modem model

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Body and cover materials

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Cover glass

Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

DisplayPort video output

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1730 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Dynamic Island

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Exact Google UK store configuration

Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

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

iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

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

GPU capabilities

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

HDR peak brightness

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 171600 nits

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

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

Headphone jack

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17No

Sources

Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

In the box

Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

No charger is listed in the box.

iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

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

Included accessories

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Log recording

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Macro photography

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

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

Macro video recording

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

MagSafe support

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

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

Published minimum brightness

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 171 nits

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

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

Published network bands

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

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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 zoom

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 172×

Sources

Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

ProRes recording

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Qi2 charging maximum

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1725 W

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

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

Display diagonal before rounded corners

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 176.27 in

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

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

Reverse wireless charging

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Satellite SOS

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Yes

Sources

Pixel 9a

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

iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

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

Sensors

Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 171080p at 30 fps

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

Published streamed video playback

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1727 hours

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separate streamed-video up-to claim.

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

Typical maximum brightness

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 171000 nits

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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

US model distinction

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

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.

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

8K video recording

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.

iPhone 17

Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.

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

Video recording

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

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

Pixel 9a7.5 W

iPhone 17Not verified

Sources

Pixel 9a

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

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 networking chip

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 17Apple N1

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

MagSafe charging maximum

Pixel 9aNot verified

iPhone 1725 W

Sources

Pixel 9a

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

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

11 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Pixel 9a

iPhone 17

WeightDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

186g

177g

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

WidthDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

73.3mm

71.5mm

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

ThicknessDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

8.9mm

7.95mm

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

DimensionsDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)

149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.

HeightDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

154.7 mm

149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.

Form factor

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.

slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.

ColourDiffers

Sources

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

Obsidian

LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.

Screen size

Sources

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

6.3″

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

6.3″

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

2700 nits

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

3000 nits

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

Pixel densityDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

422.2 ppi

460 ppi

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Maximum refresh rate

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

120Hz

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

Display specificationDiffers

Sources

Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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.

Display resolutionDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

1080 × 2424

2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

Always-on display

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.

Dynamic Island

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

HDR peak brightness

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

Typical maximum brightness

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

Published minimum brightness

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

DisplayPort video output

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

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

Native telephoto reach

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

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.

Rear camera modules

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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

Camera systemDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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.

Front cameraDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view

18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.

Rear camera autofocus

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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

Rear-system optical stabilisation

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.

YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.

Main camera optical stabilisation

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Yes

YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.

Front camera autofocus

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.

YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.

Optical-quality reach

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

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

Main-camera aperture control

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Audio Mix

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

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

Camera Control

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Sources

Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Wireless charging

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Battery and chargingDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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.

Battery capacity

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.

Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.

Wireless charging power

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

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

Not verified

Published streamed video playback

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.

Time to around 50% wired charge

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

MagSafe charging maximum

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Qi2 charging maximum

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

MagSafe support

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

Published support term

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17Apple debuts iPhone 17

7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

Update support

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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.

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

Operating system listed in the retained pageDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Launched with Android 15

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.

Apple Intelligence

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

ChipsetDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.

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.

RAM and storage configurationConfiguration

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage

256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.

Compared regional modelConfiguration

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iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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.

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.

Storage capacity

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

256 GB

256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.

RAM capacity

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

8 GB

Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.

Panel technologyDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

pOLED

OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.

eSIM only (UK configuration)

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

Ingress protection claim

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

IP68

IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

USB connector and data transferDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls

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.

Wireless connectivityDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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)

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.

Published network bands

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

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

Not verified

Device unlockDiffers

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password

Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

Sensors

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer

Not verified

In the box

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.

Not verified

Cover glass

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Not verified

Video recording

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

iPhone 17No source recorded

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

Not verified

Emergency SOS via satellite

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.

UK manufacturer reference price

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

iPhone 17No source recorded

£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.

Not verified

Exact Google UK store configuration

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

iPhone 17No source recorded

_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked

Not verified

Headphone jack

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

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

Expandable storage

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

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

GPU capabilities

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

Body and cover materials

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

US model distinction

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

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.

Action mode recording

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.

Spatial video recording

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

Macro photography

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

Macro video recording

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Wireless networking chip

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

Included accessories

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

iPhone 17iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Not verified

USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

Action button

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

YesPhysical button expressly identified.

Crash Detection

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

8K video recording

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.

Maximum wired charging power

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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.

Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.

Front camera optical stabilisation

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Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specifications

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

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

Reverse wireless charging

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

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

Published audio playback

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

Cellular modem model

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

ProRes recording

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

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

Log recording

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Pixel 9aNo source recorded

Not verified

Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

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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.

Google Google

Peak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

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.

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.

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.

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle

All sources3

Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 2026

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.

Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

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.

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

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.

Apple Apple

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.

RAMNot verified

Not published

Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

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.

Apple Apple

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.

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Apple Apple

8K recordingNot verified

Not published