Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
The Tensor G4 chip powers a 6.3-inch OLED display with 2000 nits peak brightness and a 30-hour adaptive battery, delivering flagship-level endurance and visibility. Its IP68 rating and scratch-resistant glass make it the most durable A-series phone yet, backed by 7 years of OS updates for long-term value. This phone is best for budget-conscious users who prioritize AI-assisted photography, all-day battery life, and a compact, durable design over raw gaming performance.
Screen 6.3"
Display OLED
Refresh 120 Hz
Chip Google Tensor G4
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Camera 48 MP
front camera mp 10
68 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong display (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3" |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.8 |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 48 |
| Camera Count | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 |
| Front Camera | 10 |
| Video | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4385 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 27 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | ✓ |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| eSIM | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Fingerprint | in-display |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Apple iPhone 17 | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 512 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 48 | 200 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 10 | 12 | 50 | 18 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4385 | 5000 | 4700 | 3692 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | 27 | 60 | 68 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP48 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 9a | 89.6 | 50.5 | 71.2 | 77.8 | 71 | 82.5 | 82.3 | 57.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Compare | 89.6 | 99.9 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 96.1 | 96.7 | 85.6 | 98.8 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 57.8 | 79.6 | 94.8 | 97.9 | 92.4 | 98.7 | 82.3 | 90.6 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Compare | 97.8 | 77.6 | 56.4 | 93.4 | 87.7 | 87.1 | 98.8 | 98.8 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98.4 | 96.9 | 99 | 77.8 | 42.4 | 98.7 | 82.3 | 98.8 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78.5 | 99.1 | 97.4 | 99.5 | 56 | 97.8 | 98.8 | 71.1 |
Usage Scores
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