Google Pixel 9A
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Design18
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks3
Key Specs
Performance
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Google Tensor G4 -
Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single Core + 2.6 GHz, Tri core + 1.9 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.3 inches (16 cm); OLED -
1080x2424 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 48 MP (upto 8x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 13 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
4k @60 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5100 mAh -
23W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM -
5G Supported -
256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Recommended Alternative
Motorola Edge 70 Pro 5G
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
- 8 GB RAM
- 50 MP + 50 MP Rear Camera
- 50 MP Front Camera
- 6500 mAh | 90W Turbo Charging
- 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) | Extreme AMOLED
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Google Pixel 9A Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
7.9/10
by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 01 May 2025
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
The Google Pixel 9a sticks to the tried and tested formula, albeit with some design changes. The overall result is a compact and handy design with a great display, a decent set of cameras, an improved battery life, and a solid software cycle with usable AI features. However, its performance isn`t the best in the segment and charging the device remains painfully slow.
Pros
- Compact design, good in-hand feel
- Reliable cameras
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Limited AI features due to low RAM
- Performance throttles under stress
- Slow charging speed
Design and display
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The Pixel 9a appears to draw more inspiration from the older Pixel 5a than from recent Pixel phones, at least in terms of design. Since the Pixel 6 series, Google has adopted a camera visor - a protruding, edge-to-edge module that houses the cameras. However, the Pixel 9a ditches this design in favour of a pill-shaped cutout that holds two rear cameras and sits flush with the rear panel. As a result, there's no camera bump, meaning the phone doesn't wobble when placed on a flat surface.
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Cameras
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In a market flooded with triple and quadruple camera systems, phones like the Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e prove you can get good photos with fewer cameras as well. The Pixel 9a is equipped with a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 13MP wide-angle lens. With just the two sensors, the Pixel 9a delivers impressive photos in daylight and indoor settings. Photos captured using the primary camera offer good exposure, attractive colour reproduction and fine details. The autofocus is fast and reliable, and videos have good stability and dynamic range.
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Performance and software
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The same Tensor G4 chipset that powered last year's Pixel 9 series also powers the Pixel 9a, a trend similar to the Pixel 8 series. From a raw performance perspective, we already had a good idea of what to expect, having tested the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL last year. The chipset didn't impress in synthetic benchmark tests, being soundly outscored by last year's flagship processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300. While this may have disappointed buyers in the flagship segment, these scores look more competitive in the sub-Rs 50,000 segment where the Pixel 9a sits.
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Battery
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Google has bumped the battery in the Pixel 9a to a 5,100mAh cell from the Pixel 8a's 4,492mAh unit. Meanwhile, charging speed has been marginally improved to 23W from 18W, which is still considerably slow compared to today's standard. Rivals in this segment offer charging speeds of around 80W to 120W. In the real world, this translates to over 80 minutes to charge the Pixel 9a from 20 to 100 percent. Plus, Google does not ship an adapter with the device, though you do get a Type-C cable in the box.
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7.9/10
Verdict
The Google Pixel 9a sticks to the tried and tested formula, albeit with some design changes. The overall result is a compact and handy design with a great display, a decent set of cameras, an improved battery life, and a solid software cycle with usable AI features. However, its performance isn`t the best in the segment and charging the device remains painfully slow.
- Compact design, good in-hand feel
- Reliable cameras
- Improved battery life
Pros
- Limited AI features due to low RAM
- Performance throttles under stress
- Slow charging speed
Cons
The Pixel 9a appears to draw more inspiration from the older Pixel 5a than from recent Pixel phones, at least in terms of design. Since the Pixel 6 series, Google has adopted a camera visor - a protruding, edge-to-edge module that houses the cameras. However, the Pixel 9a ditches this design in favour of a pill-shaped cutout that holds two rear cameras and sits flush with the rear panel. As a result, there's no camera bump, meaning the phone doesn't wobble when placed on a flat surface.
Read MoreIn a market flooded with triple and quadruple camera systems, phones like the Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e prove you can get good photos with fewer cameras as well. The Pixel 9a is equipped with a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 13MP wide-angle lens. With just the two sensors, the Pixel 9a delivers impressive photos in daylight and indoor settings. Photos captured using the primary camera offer good exposure, attractive colour reproduction and fine details. The autofocus is fast and reliable, and videos have good stability and dynamic range.
Read MoreThe same Tensor G4 chipset that powered last year's Pixel 9 series also powers the Pixel 9a, a trend similar to the Pixel 8 series. From a raw performance perspective, we already had a good idea of what to expect, having tested the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL last year. The chipset didn't impress in synthetic benchmark tests, being soundly outscored by last year's flagship processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300. While this may have disappointed buyers in the flagship segment, these scores look more competitive in the sub-Rs 50,000 segment where the Pixel 9a sits.
Read MoreGoogle has bumped the battery in the Pixel 9a to a 5,100mAh cell from the Pixel 8a's 4,492mAh unit. Meanwhile, charging speed has been marginally improved to 23W from 18W, which is still considerably slow compared to today's standard. Rivals in this segment offer charging speeds of around 80W to 120W. In the real world, this translates to over 80 minutes to charge the Pixel 9a from 20 to 100 percent. Plus, Google does not ship an adapter with the device, though you do get a Type-C cable in the box.
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Google Pixel 9A Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | April 16, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 7 Years |
| Security Updates | 7 Years |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | |||||||
| Co-Processor | Titan M2 | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G715 MP7 | |||||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Motorola Signature
3,098,258
OnePlus 13s
2,581,355
OnePlus 13R
1,709,077
Google Pixel 9A
1,104,665
Google Pixel 8A
1,072,406
Google Pixel 8 Pro
963,013
OPPO Reno12 Pro
638,962
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10A
8 s
Google Pixel 9A
9 s
Google Pixel 8 Pro
13 s
OnePlus 13s
13 s
OnePlus 13R
20 s
Google Pixel 8A
22 s
vivo V29 Pro
33 s
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
iQOO 12 5G
4 %
OnePlus 13s
5 %
Google Pixel 9A
5 %
OnePlus 13R
6 %
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
6 %
Google Pixel 8A
7 %
Google Pixel 8
13 %
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
vivo V29 Pro
4.9 %
Google Pixel 8 Pro
9.9 %
Google Pixel 9A
13.8 %
Google Pixel 8A
17.0 %
OnePlus 13R
25.4 %
OnePlus 13s
30.7 %
iQOO 12 5G
48.0 %
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1800 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 421 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.5 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 154.7 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Continuous Laser Autofocus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
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| Camera Features |
8 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Optical Image stabilization Slow Motion Macro Video Stereo recording |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 8x
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5100 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 23W Fast Charging | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W Wireless Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
POCO X8 Pro Max
21.4 hrs
OnePlus 13s
16.6 hrs
OnePlus 13R
14.7 hrs
Google Pixel 9A
13 hrs
Google Pixel 8A
12.2 hrs
Google Pixel 8 Pro
11.6 hrs
Honor 200 Pro
9.5 hrs
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
.2 hrs
OnePlus 13s
.7 hrs
OnePlus 13R
.8 hrs
Google Pixel 9A
1.4 hrs
Google Pixel 8A
1.6 hrs
Google Pixel 8 Pro
1.6 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
1.9 hrs
*Group: 36-59k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.06 W/kg, Body: 0.93 W/kg | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Google Pixel 9A User Reviews
Google Pixel 9A Key Highlights
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3", 1080 x 2424 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh |
Google Pixel 9A Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Google Pixel 9A (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹43,999 |
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