Google Pixel 9a Peony 128GB
Google
27 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 | — | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 778G | A19 |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | — | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | — | 2★ |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | — | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | — | 4K@60fps★ |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | — | 3,692 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | — | MagSafe |
| Connector | — | USB-C★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6 |
| NFC | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| SIM | — | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.18 kg★ |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Peony 128GB
- Below average camera (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average display (28th 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
Pricing
Google Pixel 9a Peony 128GB0.045score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.093score per dollar
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 24 of 39 specs.
