Specifications apply to the Pixel 9a. Not to be confused with the Pixel 9 or the earlier Pixel 8a.
| Released | April 10, 2025 (US); some markets from March 26, 2025 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 5G | Yes |
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 186 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| Type | OLED |
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60-120Hz |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,700 nits (HDR) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| OS | Android 15 |
| Updates | Seven years of OS and security updates |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
| Security chip | Titan M2 |
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Main | 48 MP, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP |
| Front | 13 MP |
| Fingerprint | Optical in-screen |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Capacity | 5100 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 23W |
| Wireless | 7.5W |
| Launch price (US, USD) | $499 (128GB) |
| Availability | Varies by region |
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The Pixel 9a is Google's mid-range Pixel for 2025, released in the US on April 10, 2025 at $499. It brings the Tensor G4 and a seven-year update promise to a lower price, and it has the biggest battery of the Pixel 9 line. It suits buyers who want Pixel software at a mid-range cost.
The phone uses the Google Tensor G4 with the Titan M2 security chip, 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. SpecHub has not benchmarked the phone.
The 6.3-inch OLED display has 1080 x 2424 pixels and a refresh rate of 60-120Hz, with a peak HDR brightness of up to 2,700 nits. The glass is Gorilla Glass 3.
The rear cameras are a 48MP main with optical stabilisation and a 13MP ultrawide, and the front camera is 13MP. There is no telephoto lens. SpecHub has not tested image quality.
The battery is 5100 mAh with 23W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. We have no endurance tests.
The phone launched with Android 15 and is rated IP68. It has an in-screen fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
Buyers who want a long-lasting battery, a flagship chip and years of updates at a mid-range price will find it a good fit.
People who want faster charging, a glass back or a telephoto lens should look at the Pixel 9 or 9 Pro.
The Pixel 9a offers the Tensor G4, a large battery and a seven-year update promise at $499. Its plastic back and slower charging are the compromises.
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