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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 (4b)
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 210 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 78.2 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 (4b) if…
- you want the larger 6.77″ screen Source: Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Nothing
Phone (4b)
6.77″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434229303Full product profile
WhiteListed configurations: Pixel 9a 256 GB, Phone (4b) 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 (4b)
0.47″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- Phone (4b)
- 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 (4b)
- 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 (4b)
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 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
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 9a5100 mAh
Phone (4b)5200 mAh
Sources
Phone (4b)
UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); 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 (4b)
Nothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 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 (4b)
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
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 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 (4b)6 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 (4b)
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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.
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Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Phone (4b)5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 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 (4b)
Full published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)1080 x 2344 (381 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 (4b)16 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 (4b)IP64
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Pixel 9apOLED
Phone (4b)Super AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Phone (4b)2000 nits
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (4b)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Pixel 9a422.2 ppi
Phone (4b)381 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Phone (4b)6.77 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 (4b)164.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
Phone (4b)210 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPixel 9a73.3 mm
Phone (4b)78.2 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 (4b)164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 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 (4b)8.6 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 GB
Phone (4b)128 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 (4b)8 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 (4b)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; 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 (4b)
UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (86)
Rear camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Yes
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 (4b)
Stated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (4b)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (4b)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)33 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 (4b)30 minutes
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
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)
Phone (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Glyph Bar
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Rear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)381 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (4b)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not 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 (4b)
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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)International: 850/900/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.
2G GSM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)India: 850/900/DCS
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.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)International: 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.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)India: B1,5,8
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.
4G LTE bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
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.
4G LTE bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
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.
5G NR bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, 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.
5G NR bands
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, 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.
Audio
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)2 high-definition mics
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.
Audio
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Dual stereo speakers
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 — Capacity
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)6,000 mAh (India 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.
Battery — Capacity
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)5,200 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.
Bluetooth
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)6.0
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.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)1200 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 (4b)2000 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 (4b)600 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.
Charging — Charging speed
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)33 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 — Protocol
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
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 — Reverse wired charging
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)7.5 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.
Colors
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)16.7 million
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 (4b)8-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.
Contrast ratio
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)1,000,000:1
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.
e-SIM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Yes (Japan 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.
Front camera — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)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.
Front camera — Field of view
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)81.8°
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 (4b)16 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 (4b)1/3"
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.
Location
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (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.
Main camera — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)f/1.8
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 (4b)OIS & EIS
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 (4b)Auto focus, PDAF
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 (4b)Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
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 (4b)50 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 (4b)1/2.76"
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.
NFC
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Yes (Excluding 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)4 nm TSMC process
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)1 Prime core, up to 2.3 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Adreno 810
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Qualcomm AI Engine
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)LPDDR4x
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)UFS2.2
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.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)120 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 (4b)480 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 (4b)Up to 1000 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 (4b)1080 x 2344 (381 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 (4b)Dragontrail Pro 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 card type
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
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 (4b)6.77" super 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.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)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.
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)119.5°
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 camera — Sensor
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)1/4"
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Phone (4b)Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPhone (4b)
Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not verified
Sources
Phone (4b)
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 (4b)Not 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 (4b)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (4b): 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 (4b)Not 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 (4b)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
7 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs117 specificationsPixel 9aPhone (4b)
Pixel 9aPhone (4b)WeightDiffers
186g
210g
WidthDiffers
73.3mm
78.2mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.9mm
8.6mm
DimensionsDiffers
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
154.7 mm
164.4 mm
Form factor
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
White
Colour depth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
8-bit
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.
2000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
422.2 ppi
381 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 Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolutionDiffers
1080 × 2424
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Pixel density
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
381 ppi
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1200 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
600 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (4b)No 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
2
2
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/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
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.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
YesOIS listed for the main camera only.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
f/1.8
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.76"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus, PDAF
Main camera — Features
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
f/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
119.5°
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16 MP
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
f/2.4
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1/3"
Front camera — Field of view
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
81.8°
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.
5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
UK battery capacityDiffers
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
5200 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
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 (4b)No 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
30 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6,000 mAh (India only)
Battery — Capacity
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
5,200 mAh
Charging — Charging speed
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
33 W
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging — Protocol
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
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 from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration 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 patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Launch operating system
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Launched with Android 15
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). 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
Super AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
IP68
IP64
Ports and buttons
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
USB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (4b)No 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 (4b)No 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 (4b)No source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
Phone (4b)No 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 (4b)No source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Not verified
Video recording
Sources
Phone (4b)No 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.
£299Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno 810
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR4x
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
UFS2.2
Size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.77" super AMOLED
Screen material
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Colors
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16.7 million
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
Up to 1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
480 Hz
Audio
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2 high-definition mics
Audio
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual stereo speakers
SIM card type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
e-SIM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (Japan only)
2G GSM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
2G GSM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
India: 850/900/DCS
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
India: B1,5,8
4G LTE bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
4G LTE bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
5G NR bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
5G NR bands
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
6.0
Location
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes (Excluding India)
Glyph interface
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Glyph BarRear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Show unverified (10)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; 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 verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
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 (4b)No 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.
Expandable storage
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 verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
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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 (4b)
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight210 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density381 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 modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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