Google Pixel 9a / Apple iPhone 17

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 17: A3520 · 256 GB, 512 GB; Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender. The A3520 on Apple Support’s UK page uses nano-SIM and eSIM; the SIM layout can vary by country.

Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Apple iPhone 17
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	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2622 × 1206, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content: 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling, lower rates on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area is slightly smaller than the rectangle 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	48 MP Fusion Main (26 mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) and 48 MP Fusion Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 12 MP 2× (52 mm) from the main sensor The 2× image comes from the centre of the 48 MP main sensor rather than a separate telephoto lens; the optical-quality zoom range is 4× in total, with digital zoom up to 10×. The ultra wide camera also takes 48 MP macro photos. Apple
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; Cinematic mode 4K at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; Dual Capture up to 4K at 30 fps Dual Capture records with the front and rear cameras at the same time. Action mode strongly stabilises footage shot while walking or running. Apple
Front camera	13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google	18 MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9, autofocus with Focus Pixels; video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Center Stage automatically adjusts the framing to the people in photos and video calls; the TrueDepth system for Face ID works with this camera. 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 30 hours of video playback; 50% in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher USB-C adapter; wireless up to 25 W with MagSafe and Qi2 25 W wireless charging needs a 30 W or higher adapter; no adapter is included. Battery life varies with Apple’s test conditions, network and settings. 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	—
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	—
Brightness and contrast	—	1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits HDR, 3,000 nits outdoor peak; 1 nit minimum; 2,000,000:1 contrast 3,000 nits is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen brightness. The 1-nit minimum aims to avoid eye strain in a dark room. The screen has anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings. Apple
Build and glass	—	Aluminium design; Ceramic Shield 2 front, colour-infused glass back According to Apple, the colour-infused back glass is used on Black, Mist Blue, Sage and Lavender. Apple
Water and dust resistance	—	IP68 (IEC 60529; up to 6 metres for 30 minutes) Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent, may decline with normal wear, and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Apple
Chip	—	A19; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing; the Neural Accelerators speed up AI work inside the GPU. Apple
Storage	—	256 GB or 512 GB There is no memory card slot. Apple
USB-C	—	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s) Wired data transfer is limited to USB 2 speed, so moving large video files takes time. USB-C can output to an external display at up to 4K HDR. Apple
Wireless	—	Apple N1: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2, Bluetooth 6, Thread; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode Thread provides low-power mesh connectivity with smart-home devices. Ultra Wideband helps locate devices such as AirTag by direction and distance; availability varies by country. Apple
Cellular and SIM	—	5G (sub-6 GHz, 4×4 MIMO), Gigabit LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM, dual eSIM support Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite are offered depending on country; Crash Detection is included. Apple
Location	—	Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC); digital compass Apple
Buttons	—	Action button and Camera Control The Action button can be set to functions such as silent mode, torch, translate or a shortcut. Camera Control is a touch-sensitive button that adjusts exposure, depth and zoom by sliding. Apple
Dimensions and weight	—	149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm; 177 g Apple
In the box	—	iPhone 17 and 1 m USB-C Charge Cable No power adapter or EarPods are included. Apple