Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone Air

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 Air: 256 GB · Sky Blue; model number varies by market (US A3260)

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone Air
Release year	2025	2025
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	6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (6.55 inches as a standard rectangle); 2736 × 1260, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island, Always-On Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangular measurement. 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	—
Video	Rear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google	4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K 60 fps Apple
Front camera	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	18 MP Center Stage, f/1.9; 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps Center Stage automatically widens and shifts the frame, allowing landscape-style framing while holding the phone upright. 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	—
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	IP68 (IEC 60529); up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes Tested under lab conditions; resistance is not permanent and liquid damage is not covered by warranty. Apple
Software	Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google	Current boxes ship with iOS 27 According to GSMArena's review, the phone went on sale in September 2025 with iOS 26. Apple
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	eSIM only; two active eSIMs, eight or more stored Physical SIM cards cannot be used; eSIM needs carrier support. 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	—
Colours	Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google	Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue Apple
Refresh rate	—	ProMotion, adaptive up to 120 Hz The panel varies its rate with the content, keeping scrolling smooth and lowering the rate for still images and Always-On to save power. Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak HDR, 3000 nits peak outdoor; 1 nit minimum 3000 nits is a short-term peak reached in strong sunlight, not a sustained full-screen brightness. Apple
Front and back glass	—	Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back; fingerprint-resistant and anti-reflective coating Apple
Frame	—	Titanium GSMArena reports the frame is grade 5 titanium. Apple
Chip	—	A19 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine; hardware ray tracing The A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro models uses a 6-core GPU; the Air's version has 5 GPU cores. Apple
Storage	—	256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple says a standard setup uses about 12–24 GB for iOS and deletable apps, and Apple Intelligence models about 7 GB. GSMArena reports 12 GB of RAM in all versions; Apple does not publish RAM size. Apple
Rear camera	—	48 MP Fusion main camera (26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift stabilisation); 12 MP optical-quality 2x (52 mm); up to 10x digital zoom; sapphire lens cover There is a single rear camera; the 2x view uses the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens. There is no ultrawide or macro camera. Apple
Battery	—	Up to 27 hours of video, up to 22 hours of streamed video playback With the separately sold iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, video playback rises to 40 hours. Apple does not give capacity in mAh; GSMArena reports 3149 mAh. Apple
Wired charging	—	About 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter No adapter is included; the box has a 1 m USB-C cable. Apple
Wireless charging	—	Up to 20 W with MagSafe and Qi2 MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter for 20 W. Apple
USB	—	USB-C; charging and USB 2 (up to 480 Mbit/s) The USB 2 speed slows wired transfers of large video files to a computer. Apple
Wireless	—	Apple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, Thread; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode Wi-Fi 7 availability varies by country; Thread connects to compatible smart-home devices. Apple
Cellular modem	—	Apple C1X; 5G (sub-6 GHz) and Gigabit LTE, 4x4 MIMO mmWave 5G support is not listed. Apple
Satellite features	—	Emergency SOS and messaging via satellite Satellite features work only in supported countries; some require a carrier plan. Apple
Buttons	—	Action button and Camera Control Camera Control adjusts exposure, depth, zoom and styles with a slide. Apple
Dimensions and weight	—	156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm; 165 g The thickness is for the body and excludes the camera plateau. Apple