Google Pixel 9a Iris 128GB
Google
32 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 | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | AMD A4-3305M | A19 |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | — |
| 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 |
| 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 Iris 128GB
- Below average camera (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average performance (34th 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 Iris 128GB0.066score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB0.093score per dollar
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 23 of 40 specs.
