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.
Screen 6.3
Refresh 120 Hz
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
five g Yes
water resistance IP68
operating system Android
23 Overall Score
Price $646
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average camera (9th percentile)
- Below average battery (12th percentile)
- Below average feature (16th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
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 | Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 | OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | - | AMOLED | Super Retina XDR | OLED | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 165 |
| Processor | - | Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | - | 200 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | - | 12 | 12 | 50 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | - | 5000 | 4685 | 4700 | 7300 | 5500 |
| Charging Wattage | - | 60 | 30 | 68 | 80 | 65 |
| Wireless Charging | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP48 | IP69K | 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 | 71.3 | 8.8 | 12.4 | 35.7 | 15.7 | 36.2 | 36.9 | 60.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra S26 Ultra Compare | 93.2 | 99.4 | 98.1 | 96 | 90.2 | 94.6 | 89.7 | 99.8 |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare | 78.3 | 93.5 | 88.5 | 96 | 77.8 | 89 | 96.1 | 94.3 |
| Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 Compare | 65.7 | 84.7 | 97 | 99 | 86.8 | 99.6 | 73.5 | 92.6 |
| OnePlus OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 84.4 | 98 | 99.5 | 83.1 | 50.3 | 99.6 | 87.8 | 99.8 |
| ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Compare | 84.4 | 93.5 | 99.2 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 99.2 | 92.3 | 14.5 |
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