Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Google
68 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 Pro |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | A19 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80★ | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 8x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 4,422 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | Water resistant |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB0.106score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB0.092score per dollar
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
