Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 9
Here you can compare Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 9. Comparing Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 9 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Google Pixel 9 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹41,999 and for Google Pixel 9 is ₹54,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 19, 2025.
| Specification | Google Pixel 8A (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Battery | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Price | ₹41,999 | ₹54,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 77 / 100 | 87 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2424 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 10.5 MP |
| Weight | 188 g Lighter | 198 g |
| Unique Features | No | Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2024 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
Design
| Dimensions | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 430 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.6% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure | Super Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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