Google Pixel 9a Peony 128GB
With a Snapdragon 778G processor, 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, and IP68 water resistance, it balances smooth visuals and durability in a mid-range build. Google’s computational photography and on-device AI editing tools produce sharp, natural-looking photos without flagship pricing. This phone suits buyers seeking a dependable 5G device with capable cameras and water protection for everyday use.
About This Phone
With a Snapdragon 778G processor, 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED, and IP68 water resistance, it balances smooth visuals and durability in a mid-range build. Google’s computational photography and on-device AI editing tools produce sharp, natural-looking photos without flagship pricing. This phone suits buyers seeking a dependable 5G device with capable cameras and water protection for everyday use.
- Screen size 6.3
- Refresh rate 120
- Processor Snapdragon 778G
- RAM 8 GB
- Storage 128 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
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 778G |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 128 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 778G | 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) | 128 | 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 | 57.4 | 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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