Compare Google Pixel 9a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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³ Pixel 9 Pro XL: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode, which disables various features, including 5G connectivity. Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phone fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors, and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. See the Understand your Pixel battery page for details.  

Pixel 9a: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode, which disables various features, including 5G connectivity. Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phone fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors, and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See the Understand your Pixel battery page for details.  

⁴ Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but the device is not waterproof or dustproof. The accessories aren’t water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance aren’t permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Phone is not drop or tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water or dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, slips and other external forces aren’t covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See the Help prevent water damage to your Pixel phone page for details. 

⁵ Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 160mm. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.  

⁶ Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.8 inches for Pixel 9 Pro XL. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. 

⁷ Estimate of typical capacity based upon testing and expected cell behaviour.  

⁸ Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Up to 21W (wired charging) with the Google 45W USB-C® charger (sold separately) plugged into a wall socket. Actual results may be slower. 

Pixel 9a: Up to 23W (wired charging). Based upon use of the Google 45 W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall socket. Actual results may be slower. Adaptors sold separately. 

⁹ Pixel 9 Pro XL: Wireless charging rates up to 23W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen). Up to 12W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower. 

Pixel 9a: Wireless charging rate up to 7.5W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower. 

¹⁰ Designed to charge Qi-certified devices. Use of reverse wireless charging significantly reduces Pixel battery life. Cases may interfere with charging and will reduce charging speed. Charging speeds may vary. See the Charge other devices with Pixel page for more information.