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Google Pixel 9a
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Google Pixel 9a

Released: 2025, March 19Price: ₹ 49,999 / $ 499.00 / £ 447.86 / € 476.99Status: Available. Released 2025, April 10

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Google
Model
Google Pixel 9a
Released
2025, March 19
Status
Available. Released 2025, April 10
Price
₹ 49,999 / $ 499.00 / £ 447.86 / € 476.99
OS
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
186 g (6.56 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM +, eSIM

Display

Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Size
6.3 inches, 94.7 cm, 2, (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Dual
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
23W wired, PD3.0, 7.5W wireless, Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Models
GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Announced
2025, March 19
Loudspeaker
-27.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery (new)
Active use score 12:30h

Google Pixel 9a Overview

About Google Pixel 9a Google Pixel 9a is another flagship from Google's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2025. Google Pixel 9a has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Google Pixel 9a can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Google Pixel 9a?

The Google Pixel 9a supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Google Pixel 9a support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Google devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Google Pixel 9a void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Google Pixel 9a will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Google Pixel 9a run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Google Pixel 9a.

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