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 Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 199 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer published support term: 7 vs 6 years Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73.3 vs 78 mm 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 Phone (3a) Lite if…
- you want the larger 6.77″ screen Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Nothing
Phone (3a) Lite
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227033Full product profile
WhiteListed configurations: Pixel 9a 256 GB, Phone (3a) Lite 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.
Phone (3a) Lite
0.47″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- Phone (3a) Lite
- 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
- Phone (3a) Lite
- 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
- Phone (3a) Lite
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 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
Phone (3a) LiteMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 9a5100 mAh
Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete 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
Phone (3a) LiteMain: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
No OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete 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
Phone (3a) Lite6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Phone (3a) Lite3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Nothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Published update term
Pixel 9a7 years
Phone (3a) Lite6 years
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Show 12 more verified differences
Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse 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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
Phone (3a) Lite1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
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
Phone (3a) Lite16 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPixel 9aIP68
Phone (3a) LiteIP54
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
Phone (3a) LiteFlexible AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Phone (3a) Lite3000 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
Phone (3a) Lite387 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 9a2
Phone (3a) Lite3
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Phone (3a) Lite6.77 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)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
Phone (3a) Lite164 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
Phone (3a) Lite199 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Pixel 9a73.3 mm
Phone (3a) Lite78 mm
Sources
A 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)
Phone (3a) Lite164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
Phone (3a) Lite8.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 GB
Phone (3a) Lite128 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
Phone (3a) Lite8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
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.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Phone (3a) LiteDual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
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)Phone (3a) Lite
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (93)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Listed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes
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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Stated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide or macro.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Front camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) Lite33 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 configurationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence 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)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence 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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteGlyph Light
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Single rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence 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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
Pixel 9a0×
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
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.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
The rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite387 ppi
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.
Reverse wireless charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite SOS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot 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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1300 nits
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.
Brightness — Peak brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite3000 nits
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.
Brightness — Typical brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite800 nits
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.
Capacity
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite5,000 mAh
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.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1 hour
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.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
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.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite33 W
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.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite5 W
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.
Colour depth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite10-bit
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.
Colours
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1.07 billion
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.
Contrast ratio
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1,000,000:1
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.
Display technology
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteFlexible AMOLED
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 — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Litef/2.45
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 — Focal length
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite24 mm
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 — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite16 MP
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 — Sensor
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1/3"
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.
Macro — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteF/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.
Macro — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite2 MP
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.
Main camera — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteF/1.88
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.
Main camera — Features
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteEIS
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.
Main camera — Focal length
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite24 mm
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.
Main camera — Phase Detection
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteAutofocus
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.
Main camera — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite50 MP
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.
Main camera — Sensor
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1/1.57"
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.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteUp to 2.5 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.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite8-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.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite4 nm TSMC process (N4)
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.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite120 Hz
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.
Refresh — PWM frequency
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite2160 Hz
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.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1000 Hz
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.
Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
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.
Screen material
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LitePanda glass
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.
SIM — 2G GSM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
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.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteUMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
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.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
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.
SIM — 5G NR band
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Liten1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
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.
SIM — Dual SIM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes
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.
SIM — e-SIM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteJapan only
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.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteDual Mode (NSA & SA)
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.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteAdvanced
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.
SIM — SIM size
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNano-SIM (4FF)
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.
Size
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite6.77"
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.
Ultra-wide — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteF/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.
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite15 mm
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.
Ultra-wide — FOV
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite119.5°
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.
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite8 MP
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.
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1/4"
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.
Video recording — 1080p recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite30 or 60 FPS
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.
Video recording — 4K recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite30 FPS
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.
Video recording — Features
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteEIS image stabilisation
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.
Video recording — Slo-mo
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite120 FPS
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.
Video recording — Time Lapse
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite4K or 1080p
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.
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteBluetooth 5.4
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.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteGPS (L1)
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.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteGLONASS (G1)
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.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteBDS (B1I)
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.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteGALILEO (E1)
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.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteQZSS (L1)
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.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes (excludes India)
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.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteSupporting Google Pay
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.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
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.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteWi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete 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
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
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
Phone (3a) LiteNot 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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Phone (3a) LiteNot 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 specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs122 specificationsPixel 9aPhone (3a) Lite
Pixel 9aPhone (3a) LiteWeightDiffers
186g
199g
WidthDiffers
73.3mm
78mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.9mm
8.3mm
DimensionsDiffers
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
154.7 mm
164 mm
Form factor
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
White
Colour depth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
10-bit
Colours
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
2700 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
422.2 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
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 flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolutionDiffers
1080 × 2424
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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 modulesDiffers
2
3
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
Camera systemDiffers
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/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNo OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Front cameraDiffers
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
16 MP
Rear camera autofocus
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.
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide or macro.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/1.57"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS
Main camera — Phase Detection
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
f/2.45
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/3"
Wireless charging
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 verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery and chargingDiffers
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.
5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
UK battery capacityDiffers
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
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.
33 W
Wireless charging power
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
20 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
33 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1 hour
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
20 minutes
Published support termDiffers
7 years
Published update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
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.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patchesNothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
Launch operating system
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Launched with Android 15
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
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.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
pOLED
Flexible AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
IP68
IP54
Ports and buttons
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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 priceDiffers
£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.
£249Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesStorage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
Published operating system
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8-core
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide — FOV
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
119.5°
Macro — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2 MP
Macro — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.4
Video recording — 4K recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
30 FPS
Video recording — 1080p recording
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
30 or 60 FPS
Video recording — Slo-mo
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
120 FPS
Video recording — Time Lapse
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
4K or 1080p
Video recording — Features
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS image stabilisation
Size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Contrast ratio
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Japan only
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Advanced
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA)
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
UMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (excludes India)
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Capacity
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
5,000 mAh
Glyph interface
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Glyph LightSingle rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 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.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verifiedFront camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Satellite SOS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo 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
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
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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
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
NothingeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
NothingManufacturer list price£249.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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