Google Pixel 9a
The Pixel 9a is Google's mid-range 2025 phone with the Tensor G4 chip, a 5,100 mAh battery and the same seven-year update promise as the flagships.
- Brand
- Category
- Smartphones
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $499
- VersusAnything Score
- 47/100
Key features
- Biggest battery of any Pixel 9
- Flagship chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of updates
Best for budget-conscious buyers who still want long support and Pixel photos.
Pixel 9a specifications
| Display type | OLED (Actua) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 128 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | Dual (wide + ultrawide) |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W |
| Weight | 186 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Operating system | Android (Pixel) |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years |
| Launch price (USD) | $499 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (20%)
- Camera (20%)
- Display (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Software (10%)
- Design (10%)
- Value (10%)
Scored against every phone in our database using the smartphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Biggest battery of any Pixel 9
- Flagship chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of updates
- Strong value score (100/100 within smartphones)
- Strong design score (78/100 within smartphones)
- Strong software score (72/100 within smartphones)
Cons
- Weaker performance score (12/100 within smartphones)
- Weaker camera score (14/100 within smartphones)
Compare Pixel 9a against
Alternatives to Pixel 9a
- Apple iPhone 16 26/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro 36/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35/100
- Apple iPhone 16e 28/100
- Apple iPhone 17 41/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro 46/100
Sources
- Pixel 9a: Google product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.