Pixel 9a vs …
Every smartphones worth comparing against the Pixel 9a — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium)
98
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
98
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
98
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Google
Pixel 9a
86
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB (Natural Titanium)
98
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What's better than the Pixel 9a? +
Higher-scoring smartphones include iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium), iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black), iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White). Each scores above the Pixel 9a's 86/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.