Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Its 6.3-inch 120Hz display and IP68 water resistance deliver a smooth, durable design, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage handling apps fluidly. Google’s AI-driven photo editing and a clean Android 15 interface offer precise image tuning and software updates that outpace many rivals at this tier. This unlocked device suits photography enthusiasts who prize camera processing and don’t mind recharging midday.
About This Phone
Its 6.3-inch 120Hz display and IP68 water resistance deliver a smooth, durable design, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage handling apps fluidly. Google’s AI-driven photo editing and a clean Android 15 interface offer precise image tuning and software updates that outpace many rivals at this tier. This unlocked device suits photography enthusiasts who prize camera processing and don’t mind recharging midday.
- Screen size 6.3
- Refresh rate 120
- RAM 8 GB
- Storage 256 GB
- Five g
- Water resistance IP68
- Operating system Android
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average camera (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average battery (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average feature (18th percentile) 18th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.3 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Performance
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S26 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 | Motorola Motorola G Stylus PB6V0014US | ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | - | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 185 |
| Processor | - | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 256 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | - | 200 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | - | 12 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | - | 5000 | 4685 | 7300 | 5000 | 5800 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 60 | 30 | 80 | 68 | 65 |
| Wireless Charging | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 9a | 75 | 11.3 | 14.7 | 41.7 | 18.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 | 45.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S26 Ultra Compare | 94.2 | 99.6 | 98.3 | 96.3 | 91.6 | 95.2 | 90.8 | 97.4 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 81.3 | 94.2 | 89.6 | 96.3 | 81.1 | 89.8 | 96.2 | 98.9 |
| OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 86.6 | 98.4 | 99.5 | 85.2 | 55.3 | 99.6 | 89 | 98.9 |
| Motorola Motorola G Stylus PB6V0014US Compare | 94.2 | 71.2 | 98.3 | 96.3 | 99.5 | 56.5 | 92.1 | 90.3 |
| ASUS ROG Phone ROG Phone 9 Pro Compare | 94.2 | 89.2 | 98.8 | 94.6 | 63.5 | 99.6 | 91.5 | 47.9 |
Usage Scores
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