Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Google Pixel 9a

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2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best	Google Google Pixel 9 Pro XL View Specs Change	Change Google Pixel 9a to… Cancel
Brand	Google	Google
Versions	GZC4K: InternationalGGX8B: USA (with mmWave)GQ57S: Japan	GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
Announced	2024, August 13	2025, March 19
Released	2024, August 22	2025, April 10
Availability	Available	—

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - GZC4K	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GGX8B1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GZC4K	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Dimensions	162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm(6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)	154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm(6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)	186 g (6.56 oz) Best
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM +eSIM	Nano-SIM +eSIM
Protection / IP Rating	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display Type	LTPO OLED	P-OLED
Display Size	6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2(~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best	6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2(~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio	1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Pixel Density	~486 ppi Best	~422 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness	2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) Best	1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Mohs level 4	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Features	HDR10+	HDR

Operating System	Android	Android
OS Version	14	15
Update Support	Upgradable to Android 16Up to 7 major Android upgrades	Upgradable to Android 16Up to 7 major Android upgrades
User Interface	Pixel UI	Pixel UI
Chipset	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)	Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)	Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU	Mali-G715 MC7	Mali-G715 MP7

RAM Options	16GB	8GB
Storage Options	128GB / 16GB RAM256GB / 16GB RAM512GB / 16GB RAM1TB / 16GB RAM	128GB / 8GB RAM256GB / 8GB RAM
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Card Slot	No	No

Cameras	Triple camera	Dual camera
Modules	50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF Best	48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video	8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Cameras	Single camera	Single camera
Modules	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF Best	13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features	HDR, Panorama	HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack	No	No
Audio Codec	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC	AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Spatial Audio	Yes	—

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2

Fingerprint	Yes (Under Display, Ultrasonic)	Yes (Under Display)
Face Unlock	Yes (Class 3 Secure for apps & payments)	Yes, Class 3 (Biometric Secure / Payment-grade)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer (skin temperature)	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Other Features	Ultra Wideband (UWB) supportSatellite SOS service	Circle to Search

Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Battery Capacity	5060 mAh	5100 mAh Best
Wired Charging	37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min Best	23W wired, PD3.0
Wireless Charging	23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Bypass charging Best	7.5W wirelessBypass charging
Reverse Wireless Charging	Yes	No

Colours	Porcelain (#E1DEDB_, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Models	GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S	GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
SAR	0.99 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body)	—
SAR EU	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)	0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)