Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro: iPhone 14 Pro; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. US models (A2650) use eSIM only. The iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 are separate models.

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Release year	2025	2022
Display	6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits. Google	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; always-on display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: scrolling looks smoother, and the rate drops on still images to save battery. Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for alerts and live activities. Apple
Cover glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2. Google	—
Processor	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor. Google	—
Memory and storage	8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase. Google	—
Rear cameras	48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x. Google	48 MP main; 12 MP ultra wide (120°); 12 MP 2x and 12 MP 3x telephoto; up to 15x digital zoom The 3x telephoto is a separate lens; values up to 15x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Video	Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; ProRes 4K at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps Action mode reduces shake when filming while walking or running, using software stabilisation that crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	12 MP TrueDepth; Face ID Apple
Battery and charging	5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Google	Up to 23 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi 7.5 W No power adapter is included in the box. The phone uses a Lightning port. Apple
Durability	IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty. Google	—
Software	Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google	—
Connectivity	5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2 This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes. Google	—
SIM	Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM tray; two lines active at once Models sold in other countries may have a different SIM setup; the phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles. Apple
Unlocking	Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google	—
Audio	Stereo speakers; two microphones Google	—
Size and weight	154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google	147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm; 206 g Apple
Colours	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google	Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple Apple
Brightness	—	1600 nits peak for HDR; 2000 nits peak outdoors The 2000-nit figure is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Chip	—	A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Storage	—	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes video and 48 MP ProRAW photos take a lot of space. Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.3; Ultra Wideband; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
Durability and materials	—	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 16.0.2: fixed the camera vibrating and producing blurry photos when shooting with some third-party apps The problem appeared with some third-party apps rather than Apple’s own Camera app; Apple fixed it in software in September 2022. Apple