Compare Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9a

¹ Gemini mobile app available on select devices, and in select languages and countries. Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy. 

² May not work on all images. 

³ May not work on all audio elements. 

⁴ Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, screen is 6.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. 

⁵ Pixel 8a: For '24-hour': Estimated battery life is based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and the use of other features. Battery testing conducted on a major operator network. For 'Up to 72 hours': Estimated battery life is based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and the 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 operator network. For both claims: Battery testing was conducted in California in mid-2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings except that, for the 'up to 72-hour' claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. 
 
Pixel 9a: For ‘over 30 hours’: Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. For ‘up to 100 hours’: 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. For both claims: Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network in California in late 2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that, for the ‘up to 100 hours’ claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phones 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 Google’s Understand your Pixel battery page for details.

⁶ Car Crash Detection not available in all languages or countries. Car Crash Detection may not detect all accidents. High-impact activities may trigger Car Crash Detection. This feature is dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. See the Pixel Phone Help page for details. 

⁷ Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP67 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but device is not waterproof or dustproof. The accessories are not water- or dust-resistant. Water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions; they diminish or are lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your device may result in loss of dust or water resistance. Liquid damage voids the warranty. For more information, see the Help prevent water damage to your Pixel phone page 

⁸ Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but device is not waterproof or dustproof. The accessories are not water- or dust-resistant. Water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. They diminish or are lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your device may result in the loss of dust or water resistance. Liquid damage voids the warranty. For more information, see the Help prevent water damage to your Pixel phone page