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Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus Nord CE5
What Pixel 9a does better (13) and where Nord CE5 wins (15) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Pixel 9aNord CE5
| Pixel 9a | Nord CE5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 154.7 mm | 163.6 mm | −8.9 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm | 76 mm | −2.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm | +0.7 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | −13 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Pixel 9a better than Nord CE5?
- Wireless chargingYes · Nord CE5: No
- Stereo speakersYes · Nord CE5: No
- Peak brightness2,700 nits vs 1,430 nits+89%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
- Measured brightness1,930 nits vs 1,231 nits+57%
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,527 vs 4,006+13%
- 4K selfie videoYes · Nord CE5: No
- eSIMYes · Nord CE5: No
- Pixel density422 ppi vs 387 ppi+9%
- Weight186 g vs 199 g+7%
- USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
Why is Nord CE5 better than Pixel 9a?
- Wired charging23 W vs 80 W3.5×
- RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- AnTuTu score1,254,417 vs 1,390,121+11%
- Active use (test)12.7 h vs 14.7 h+16%
- Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
- Memory card slotNo · Pixel 9a: Yes
- Energy classB vs A
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,630 vs 3,033+15%
- CPU frequency3.1 GHz vs 3.35 GHz+8%
- Screen size6.3″ vs 6.8″+7%
- Selfie camera13 MP vs 16 MP+23%
- Battery charge cycles1,000 vs 1,200+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Height | 154.7 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Plastic | — |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP65 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx5 |
| Glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | Marble Mist, Black Infinity, Nexus Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.8″ |
| Panel | P-OLED | Fluid AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Resolution (height) | 2,424 px | 2,392 px |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 1,430 nits |
| Measured brightness | 1,930 nits | 1,231 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.5% | 89.7% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| Chip maker | MediaTek | |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.1 GHz | 3.35 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali G615-MC6 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,254,417 | 1,390,121 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 4,527 | 4,006 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 | 3,033 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main camera aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Main sensor size | 1/2.0" | 1/1.95" |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | Yes |
| Telephoto camera | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| 4K selfie video | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Si/C |
| Active use (test) | 12.7 h | 14.7 h |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 80 W |
| Charged in 30 min | 47% | — |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Wireless charging power | 8 W | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 2 |
| Video output | Yes | — |
| Dual-band GPS | Yes | — |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -27.2 LUFS | -27.1 LUFS |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | Under display |
| Barometer | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| SAR (head) | 0.99 W/kg | 1.2 W/kg |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | — | ColorOS 15 |
| Major OS updates promised | 7 | — |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | B | A |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Endurance per cycle | 52 h | 62 h |
| Repairability class | B | B |
| Drop resistance class | A | A |
