Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Google
68 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,385 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.