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Google Pixel 9a
Width: 73.3mm (2.89in) Released: Apr 10, 2025
Rank: #167
7 + 6 + 13 + 12 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 0 + 5 + 3 = 61
Google Pixel 9a scores 61 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #167 of 241 in the One Hand Phones index. At 73.3mm (2.89in) wide, it’s usable one-handed, but on the larger side.
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
Score breakdown
Verdict
Google's budget option always comes with the fastest Tensor chip and this year it has a new main camera for excellent 1x, 2x and macro photos, portraits and videos. Other two lenses are carried over from 8a and leave a lot to be desired. They also bring down main camera's excellent scores... There is a fast USB-C 3.2 port on board with a proper video out and it allows for some limited desktop replacement functionality. The battery got a meaningful 600mAh upgrade, endurance is under 30hr. Screen is excellent: high brightness, good pixel density and HDR10+ too but it may bother some users with a relatively low PWM dimming frequency. Like other Pixel phones, the software is the star of the show: packed with smarts (AI and otherwise) and up to 7 years of OS updates but one has to wonder if Tensor G4 will allow for that.
PROs
attractive design with nice colors, good Tensor G4 with UFS 3.1 performance, 24hr endurance from a 5100mAh lithium battery, 1900nits bright 420ppi P-OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, flagship-grade 48MP 25mm dual-pixel OIS PDAF main + very average performing 13MP 26mm ultrawide, average 13MP 20mm selfie, average video recording, stock Android OS loaded with AI and other features and promise of 7 years of updates, limited desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port with video out
CONs
chunky screen bezels, plastic back side, only 8GB of RAM, >100min slow 23W (7W wireless) charging, low frequency PWM dimming, fixed-focus ultrawide and selfie struggle in low light, no memory expansion, limited market availability
Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Jun 17, 2026. See the full ranking of 241 phones →