Category Breakdown
Camera
A97
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pixel 9a
Battery capacity (5,100 mAh)
WinsCharging
A97
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
Pixel 9a
AnTuTu benchmark (1,254,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
A97
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
Pixel 9a
Total weight (186g)
WinsValue
Pixel 9a
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 9a | A97 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,424 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| P-OLED | IPS LCD, 90Hz | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 2,700 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G4 | Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) | |
| 1,254,417 | — | |
| 4,527 | — | |
| 2,630 | — | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 23W | 33W | |
| 7W | No | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 188g | |
| 8.9mm | 8mm | |
| Gorilla Glass 3 front, aluminum frame, plastic back | plastic | |
| IP68 | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall performance
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Tensor G4 chipset delivers vastly superior processing power and efficiency for demanding tasks.
Faster charging budget
Oppo A97
This device supports 33W charging, which replenishes the 5000mAh battery faster than the Pixel's 23W limit.