Comparison
Google Pixel 8a or Google Pixel 9a?
Jen's verdict, pros and cons from both reviews side by side. The statements come from the respective review – the date of the video is the as-of date.
Review from May 22, 2024
Google Pixel 8a
What does Jen say about the Google Pixel 8a?
The Pixel 8a has the display, Tensor G3, battery and AI features of the Pixel 8, but a weaker camera, thick bezels and no reverse wireless charging. With a price gap of only €50, Jen goes for the Pixel 8. At €349, the 8a would be interesting again.
Pros
- Handy 6.1-inch OLED with 120 Hz
- Tensor G3 like the Pixel 8, everything runs smoothly
- All the AI photo editing features of the Pixel 8, such as Magic Eraser
- Good battery life of up to a day and a half
Cons
- Thick, asymmetric display bezels like on the Pixel 7a
- Camera is well behind the Pixel 8 in benchmarks, no macro photos
- No reverse wireless charging
- Lower protection rating than the Pixel 8, which has IP68
Review from May 7, 2025
Google Pixel 9a
What does Jen say about the Google Pixel 9a?
The Google Pixel 9a is a modern, handy smartphone with a good camera, a strong processor, AI features and outstanding battery life. For Jen, it is almost unbeatable as a compact device at this price. Gamers are better off with a current Galaxy.
Pros
- Handy design at 6.3 inches, camera disappears completely into the body
- 5,100 mAh battery, the best battery life on a Pixel so far
- Tensor G4 with all Gemini AI features, fast in everyday use
- Very bright, sharp display at 2,700 nits
- Seven years of updates even on the cheaper model
Cons
- Charging only at 23 watts wired and 7.5 watts wireless, no reverse wireless charging
- Display glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 from 2013
- Thick display bezels
- No telephoto lens, selfie camera without autofocus
- Optical fingerprint scanner only