Google
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 9a vs HONOR 400 Smart 5G
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 206 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 13 vs 5 MP Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the 400 Smart 5G if…
- you want a larger battery: 6,500 vs 5,100 mAh Source: HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.77″ screen Source: HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
HONOR
400 Smart 5G
6.77″ · TFT LCD · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Velvet Black · UK LGN-NX1Full product profile
Velvet BlackListed configurations: Pixel 9a 256 GB, 400 Smart 5G 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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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.
400 Smart 5G
0.47″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- 400 Smart 5G
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Pixel 9a
- No telephoto
- 400 Smart 5G
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
- 400 Smart 5G
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
400 Smart 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 9a5100 mAh
400 Smart 5G6500 mAh
Sources
400 Smart 5G
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
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
400 Smart 5GMain: 50 MP (f/1.8); Depth: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2)
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
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
400 Smart 5G6.77-inch TFT LCD; 1610 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 850 nits HBM
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
700 nits typical brightness; 16.7 million colours, 85% NTSC; Eye Comfort and Dynamic Dimming.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsHONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel 9a8 GB
400 Smart 5G4 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
400 Smart 5GAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
Minimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; no Android version-upgrade count or end date is published.
HONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
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Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
400 Smart 5G6500 mAh; 35 W wired
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
Typical capacity (rated 6350 mAh); lithium-ion polymer; 35W HONOR SuperCharge standard charger. No wireless charging is listed.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
400 Smart 5G1610 × 720
Sources
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
400 Smart 5G5 MP (f/2.2)
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPixel 9aIP68
400 Smart 5GIP54
Sources
400 Smart 5G
From the linked exact-model product-information sheet; protection is conditional, not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
400 Smart 5GTFT LCD
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
400 Smart 5G6.77 in
Sources
Pixel 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)400 Smart 5G
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
400 Smart 5G166.89 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
400 Smart 5G206 g
Sources
400 Smart 5G
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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)
400 Smart 5G166.89 × 76.8 × 8.24 mm (height × width × thickness) in Velvet Black
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
400 Smart 5G8.24 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPixel 9a73.3 mm
400 Smart 5G76.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 GB
400 Smart 5G128 GB
Sources
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.
RAM and storage configuration
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
400 Smart 5G4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
400 Smart 5G
Selected UK configuration; HONOR also lists 4GB+256GB.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsA 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
400 Smart 5GUK model LGN-NX1; dual Nano SIM. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM.
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)400 Smart 5G
Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsHONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G exact configuration and official product galleryThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (85)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
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
Pixel 9aYes
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
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.
Wired charging power
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G35 W
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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configuration400 Smart 5G
Maximum 35W wired with the 35W HONOR charger and cable; actual speed varies.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsHONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
High Brightness Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G850 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
Manufacturer HBM figure; typical brightness is 700 nits. Not an independent measurement.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
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.
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)
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published update term
Pixel 9a7 years
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
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.
Launch operating system
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi Direct
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.
Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GBLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
HONOR UK lists these codecs but no Bluetooth version for this model.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Authentication
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G1600 cycles
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G69 h
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1Evidence 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
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
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
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Instant (AI) Button
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
Physical side button: single press launches commands/apps; long press for Smart Recommendations. Some features arrive via OTA and vary by region/language.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 9a0×
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
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 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
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GYes
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.
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GMagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
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.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
No HDR or peak brightness claim is published. The spec gives 850nit (HBM) and 700nit (typical); HBM is stored in hbm_brightness.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer pixel density
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
Pixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
400 Smart 5G
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
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 specifications400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
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
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G6350mAh (rated value), 6500 mAh (typical value)
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.
Battery — Standard Charger
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G35W HONOR SuperCharge
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.
Battery — Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GLithium-ion polymer battery
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.
Battery — Wired Charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GSupported 35W
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.
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GGSM/WCDMA/4G(LTE FDD)/4G(LTE TDD)/5G(NR)
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.
Cellular Network — SIM Card 1
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5Gnano sim-card
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.
Cellular Network — SIM Card 2
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5Gnano sim-card
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.
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GBLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD
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.
Connectivity and Location — Others
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GPC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite) OTG (The maximum output current is 1.5A/5V) USB: Type-C, USB 2.0 Earjack: Type C Video Call (operator and third-party software)
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.
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GBeiDou (B1I+B1C), GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1), A-GNSS; cellular network positioning and WLAN network positioning
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.
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; WLAN hotspot; WLAN direct connection
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.
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G8.24mm
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.
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G166.89mm
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.
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G206g
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.
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G76.8mm
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.
Display — Brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G850 nits (HBM) / 700 nits (typical)
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.
Display — Colour
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G16.7 million colours, 85% NTSC
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.
Display — Eye Comfort Technology
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GEye Comfort/Dynamic Dimming
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.
Display — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G1610 × 720
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.
Display — Size
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G6.77 inches
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.
Display — Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GTFT LCD
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.
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GSupported
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.
Front Camera — Focus Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GPortrait (including beauty mode and bokeh), Photo, Video, etc.
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.
Front Camera — Front Camera
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G5 MP camera (f/2.2)
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.
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G2592 × 1944
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.
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G1920x1080
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.
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G1080P 30fps
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.
In the Box — In the Box
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GPhone (battery included) x 1 Quick guide x 1 USB Type-C cable x 1 Eject pin x 1 Warranty card x 1 (subject to the actual product) TP protective film x 1
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.
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GHONOR Sound 7.3
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.
Media and Audio — Stereo
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GSupported
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.
Memory — Memory
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G4GB+128GB 4GB+256GB
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.
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G2 × A78 @ 2.3 GHz 6 × A55 @ 2.0 GHz
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.
Processor — CPU Model
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
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.
Processor — CPU Type
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GOcta-core
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.
Processor — GPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GQualcomm Adreno GPU A619
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.
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GPortrait (including beauty mode and bokeh), Time-lapse, Night, Video, Slow-Mo, High-Res, Panorama, PRO, Photo, etc.
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.
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G8X Digital zoom
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.
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G8160 × 6120
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.
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G50 MP main camera (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth camera (f/2.4)
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.
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GRear single LED flash
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.
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GSupported 1920x1080 pixels
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.
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5G1080P
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.
Sensors — NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GSupported
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.
Sensors — Sensors
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GGravity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Compass Acceleration Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor
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.
System — Operating System
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GAndroid 15 + MagicOS 9.0
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.
System — User Interface
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GMagicOS 9.0
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.
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GIP54
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
Rear video is listed up to 1080p and front video up to 1080p 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsEvidence 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
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
400 Smart 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Pixel 9aYes
400 Smart 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications400 Smart 5G
A missing wireless-charging entry is kept unknown.
HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
400 Smart 5GNot 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.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs113 specificationsPixel 9a400 Smart 5G
Pixel 9a400 Smart 5GWeightDiffers
Sources
186g
206g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
WidthDiffers
Sources
73.3mm
76.8mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.9mm
8.24mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
166.89 × 76.8 × 8.24 mm (height × width × thickness) in Velvet Black
HeightDiffers
Sources
154.7 mm
166.89 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
Velvet Black
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
166.89mm
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
76.8mm
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8.24mm
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
206g
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.77″
Screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2700 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Not verifiedClaimed HDR peak brightness · No HDR or peak brightness claim is published. The spec gives 850nit (HBM) and 700nit (typical); HBM is stored in hbm_brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
422.2 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
Display specificationDiffers
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.
6.77-inch TFT LCD; 1610 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 850 nits HBM700 nits typical brightness; 16.7 million colours, 85% NTSC; Eye Comfort and Dynamic Dimming.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
1080 × 2424
1610 × 720
Display — Size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.77 inches
Display — Colour
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16.7 million colours, 85% NTSC
Display — Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
TFT LCD
Display — Eye Comfort Technology
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Eye Comfort/Dynamic Dimming
Display — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1610 × 720
Display — Brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
850 nits (HBM) / 700 nits (typical)
High Brightness Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
850 nitsManufacturer HBM figure; typical brightness is 700 nits. Not an independent measurement.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
2
2
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
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.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8); Depth: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2)
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
5 MP (f/2.2)
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP main camera (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth camera (f/2.4)
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1080P
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8X Digital zoom
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8160 × 6120
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported 1920x1080 pixels
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Rear single LED flash
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Portrait (including beauty mode and bokeh), Time-lapse, Night, Video, Slow-Mo, High-Res, Panorama, PRO, Photo, etc.
Front Camera — Front Camera
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
5 MP camera (f/2.2)
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2592 × 1944
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1920x1080
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1080P 30fps
Front Camera — Focus Mode
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Portrait (including beauty mode and bokeh), Photo, Video, etc.
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Wireless charging
Sources
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.
Not verifiedA missing wireless-charging entry is kept unknown.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
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.
6500 mAh; 35 W wiredTypical capacity (rated 6350 mAh); lithium-ion polymer; 35W HONOR SuperCharge standard charger. No wireless charging is listed.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
Sources
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
6500 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Maximum published wired charging power
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.
35 WMaximum 35W wired with the 35W HONOR charger and cable; actual speed varies.
Wireless charging power
Sources
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 verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6350mAh (rated value), 6500 mAh (typical value)
Battery — Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Lithium-ion polymer battery
Battery — Wired Charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported 35W
Battery — Standard Charger
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
35W HONOR SuperCharge
Published support term
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
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.
Software update policyDiffers
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.
At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updatesMinimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; no Android version-upgrade count or end date is published.
Launch operating system
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Launched with Android 15
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storageSelected UK configuration; HONOR also lists 4GB+256GB.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
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 model LGN-NX1; dual Nano SIM. Networks: 5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA, 2G GSM.Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
Physical RAMDiffers
Sources
8 GB
4 GB
Display panelDiffers
Sources
pOLED
TFT LCD
eSIM only
Sources
No
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Supplier-declared ingress protectionDiffers
IP68
IP54From the linked exact-model product-information sheet; protection is conditional, not a waterproofing guarantee.
Ports and buttons
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
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)
Not verified
Published network bands
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo 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
Authentication
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo 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
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo 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
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo 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
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15)
Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HDHONOR UK lists these codecs but no Bluetooth version for this model.
Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot; Wi-Fi Direct
NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Processor — CPU Model
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Octa-core
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2 × A78 @ 2.3 GHz
6 × A55 @ 2.0 GHz
Processor — GPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno GPU A619
System — Operating System
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Android 15 + MagicOS 9.0
System — User Interface
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 9.0
Memory — Memory
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
4GB+128GB
4GB+256GB
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
IP54
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM/WCDMA/4G(LTE FDD)/4G(LTE TDD)/5G(NR)
Cellular Network — SIM Card 1
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
nano sim-card
Cellular Network — SIM Card 2
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
nano sim-card
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; WLAN hotspot; WLAN direct connection
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD
Connectivity and Location — Others
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite)
OTG (The maximum output current is 1.5A/5V)
USB: Type-C, USB 2.0
Earjack: Type C
Video Call (operator and third-party software)
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
BeiDou (B1I+B1C), GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1), A-GNSS; cellular network positioning and WLAN network positioning
Sensors — Sensors
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Gravity Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor
Compass
Acceleration Sensor
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Sensors — NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Sound 7.3
Media and Audio — Stereo
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
In the Box — In the Box
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Phone (battery included) x 1
Quick guide x 1
USB Type-C cable x 1
Eject pin x 1
Warranty card x 1 (subject to the actual product)
TP protective film x 1
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
69 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
82440110001030001502
Instant (AI) Button
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
YesPhysical side button: single press launches commands/apps; long press for Smart Recommendations. Some features arrive via OTA and vary by region/language.
Show unverified (12)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedRear video is listed up to 1080p and front video up to 1080p 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
400 Smart 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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.
Manufacturer pixel density
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer shop GTIN
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
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How we calculate scoresGoogle 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
HONOR 400 Smart 5G
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight206 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONORWidth76.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Thickness8.24 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONORClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONORIP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence
From the linked exact-model product-information sheet; protection is conditional, not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONORRAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
HONORNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
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- HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR 400 Smart 5G supplier product-information sheet, model LGN-NX1HONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK 400 Smart 5G exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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