The Pixel 9a with Gemini, your integrated AI assistant from Google. It also has an impressive camera, a battery that lasts all day and a robust design. The Pixel 9a is dust- and water-resistant thanks to IP68 protection and is also protected against minor mishaps. With its scratch-resistant display and robust materials, it is the most durable smartphone in the Pixel A series to date. The Pixel 9a takes impressive photos and videos. It can capture small details, create perfect group photos and even take sharp and vivid shots at night.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2424 Pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 5100 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 53631899 |
Manufacturer | |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | GA05769-GB |
Release date | 15.4.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 20 of 2331 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Obsidian |
Case material | Aluminium |
Material | Glass, Metal, Plastic |
Model range | Google Pixel |
Mobile features | Face Unlock, Fingerprint |
Payment service | Google Pay |
SAR value | 0.99 W/kg |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 15 |
Display size (inches) | 6.30" |
Screen technology | P-OLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2424 Pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Punch hole |
Pixel density | 422.20 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Contrast ratio | 1000000 :1 |
Brightness | 2700 cd/m² |
Display functions | HDR display |
Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az |
Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 48 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.70 f |
Main camera angle | 82° |
Wide angle camera angle | 82° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 13 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Panorama shots, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 143 |
Front camera resolution | 13 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3860 x 2160 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Google Tensor G4 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NAVIC, QZSS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | LiPo |
Capacity | 5100 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 52.32 h |
Audio playback time | 52.32 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | SIM needle, USB C-C cable |
Energy efficiency class | B |
The reparability index | 8.7 |
Height | 8.90 mm |
Width | 73.30 mm |
Length | 154.70 mm |
Height unfolded | 154.70 mm |
Width unfolded | 73.30 mm |
Length unfolded | 8.90 mm |
Weight | 185.90 g |
Length | 16.40 cm |
Width | 8 cm |
Height | 2.80 cm |
Weight | 317 g |
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Without the characteristic camera bar, the 9a is not recognisable as a Pixel smartphone at first glance. It looks more boring than the other current Google smartphones. The workmanship is flawless, and you only notice that the back is made of plastic rather than glass at second or third glance...
Compared to the 8a, the Pixel 9a offers slightly higher performance and a larger, brighter display. Above all, Google has improved the battery life to such an extent that it has set a new record. The slimmed-down camera keeps up well with the Pixel 9 photo pros in standard situations...
With the Pixel 9a, Google once again delivers a strong mid-range smartphone that impresses in terms of performance, camera quality and AI functions. The overall picture is somewhat clouded by the RAM and charging speed - especially as the device scores with a larger battery and a high-quality design...
If a plastic back is okay and the thick edge doesn't bother you, then the Pixel 9a offers practically full pixel power for less than 500 euros, above-average photos, the best battery life far and wide and slips into your trouser pocket without camera bumps.
