Apple256 GB
iPhone Duo
7.6″ · 120 Hz
256 GB · Night Sky · UK A3720 · dual eSIM · MK2E4QN/ARelease: 23 Oct 2026Full product profile
Night Sky YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Duo vs Google Pixel 9a
Night Sky
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- iPhone Duo: Apple A20 Pro · 7 GPU cores vs Pixel 9a: Google Tensor G4
- eSIM only
- iPhone Duo: Yes vs Pixel 9a: No
- Form factor
- iPhone Duo: foldable vs Pixel 9a: slab
- Published outdoor peak
- iPhone Duo: 3,000 nits vs Pixel 9a: 2,700 nits
Google256 GB
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
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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 Duo
1.3″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Duo
- 7.6″
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
PER-DISPLAY CLAIMS
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Duo
- 31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
20 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone DuoApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Pixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone DuoMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
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
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 specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone DuoMain: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Duo
Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone DuoWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone DuoNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
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 specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Launch operating system
iPhone DuoiOS 27.1
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
Show 14 more verified differences
Connections
iPhone DuoUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone DuoUp to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Sources
iPhone Duo
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Biometric authentication
iPhone DuoTouch ID in the side button
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
iPhone DuoYes
Pixel 9aNo
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Form factor
iPhone Duofoldable
Pixel 9aslab
Sources
Pixel 9a
Single-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front cameras
iPhone DuoOuter: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Duo3000 nits
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Sources
iPhone Duo
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Inner pixel density
iPhone Duo430 ppi
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Inner display size
iPhone Duo7.6 in
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Sources
iPhone Duo
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dimensions
iPhone DuoClosed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height (foldable measured folded)
iPhone Duo117.8 mm
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Closed thickness (foldable measured folded)
iPhone Duo11.3 mm
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Duo254 g
Pixel 9a186 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Closed width (foldable measured folded)
In Visual factsiPhone Duo84.1 mm
Pixel 9a73.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product. The foldable's published figure is its folded body. Folded and open dimensions describe different states; check the separately labelled source figures.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone DuoUK model A3720; eSIM only
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone Duo
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 (38)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Duo120 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 recording maximum
iPhone Duo60 fps
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Outer 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 optical stabilisation
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aYes
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
iPhone Duo31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a5100 mAh
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
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 configurationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Duo20 minutes
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a8 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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.
Published support term
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a7 years
Sources
iPhone Duo
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stylus support
iPhone DuoApple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple announces iPhone DuoPixel 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
iPhone DuoApple C2
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Exact Google UK store configuration
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone DuoRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Published network bands
iPhone DuoNot 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 Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Open thickness
iPhone Duo5.2 mm
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Open width
iPhone Duo164.6 mm
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
iPhone Duo2×
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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.
Outer display
iPhone Duo5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9apOLED
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Duo0
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 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 DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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.
Satellite SOS
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Sources
iPhone Duo
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Duo26 hours (inner display)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical use
iPhone Duo24 hours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo
Apple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsPixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone DuoUS model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone DuoNot verified
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording
iPhone DuoNot 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 Duo
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 DuoNot verified
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Sources
iPhone Duo
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 specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
iPhone Duo25 W
Pixel 9aNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs71 specificationsiPhone DuoPixel 9a
iPhone DuoPixel 9aWeightDiffers
Sources
254g
186g
WidthDiffers
Sources
84.1mm
Closed width
73.3mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
11.3mm
Closed thickness
8.9mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
Closed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
117.8 mm
154.7 mm
Form factorDiffers
Sources
foldable
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
ColourDiffers
Night Sky
Obsidian
Open width
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
164.6 mm
Not verified
Open thickness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
5.2 mm
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
7.6″
Inner display size · Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
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
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
430 ppi
Inner pixel density
422.2 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
Main: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
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.
Outer display
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
1080 × 2424
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensNo dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Rear camera modules
Sources
2
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
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×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
Outer: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
0The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main (including its 2× mode); the Ultra Wide lists no OIS.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
60 fpsOuter 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Not verified
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
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 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
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.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
26 hours (inner display)Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical use
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
24 hoursApple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
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 policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
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
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
iOS 27.1
Launched with Android 15
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model A3720; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
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.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
8 GB
Ingress protection rating
Sources
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP68
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Ports and buttonsDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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)
AuthenticationDiffers
Sources
Touch ID in the side button
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Announced
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
2026-10-16
Not verified
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone DuoApple announces iPhone Duo
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
2026-10-23
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
£1,999Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
£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.
US specification difference
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
US model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Apple C2Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Not verified
Stylus support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Apple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Not verified
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
pOLED
Published network bands
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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 DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
In the box
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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 DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Video recording
Sources
iPhone DuoNo 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
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Satellite SOS
Sources
iPhone DuoNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
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256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight254 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode.
AppleClaimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density430 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,999.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Duo, 256 GB, Night SkyApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone DuoApple · accessed 9 Sept 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.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed 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.
GoogleWireless 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.
GoogleReverse 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.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
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
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