Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Google
68 Overall Score
vs
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB
Xiaomi
77 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Battery Life
Foldable
Budget
Rugged
Compact
Business
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80 | 3.30★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 90W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | PD 3.0, QC4 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| 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)
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB0.104score per dollar
vs
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB0.055score per dollar
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
