Google Pixel 9a Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR6930
Price of Google Pixel 9a in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Google
Display: 6.3" P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Camera: Dual: 48 MP (wide) + 13 MP (ultrawide)
Battery: 5,100 mAh / 23W wired, PD3.0
Memory: 8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage
Should you buy the Google Pixel 9a?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,100 mAh battery capacity
- 6.3" P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz display for media and everyday use
- Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2025-03-19 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025-04-10 |
| Device type | Phone |
| Model number | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
Body
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Display
| Type | P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 4 |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Dual: 48 MP (wide) + 13 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Selfie camera | Single: 13 MP (ultrawide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 13 MP |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 23W wired, PD3.0 |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W wireless |
| Reverse charging | Bypass charging |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | under display, optical |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Google Pixel 9a was officially 2025-04-10.
The starting retail price for the Google Pixel 9a in South Africa is currently za ZAR6930.
It features a 6.3" P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz display with 1080 x 2424 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Dual: 48 MP (wide) + 13 MP (ultrawide), with video recording listed as 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS.
The device lists a 5,100 mAh Li-Po battery, with 23W wired, PD3.0 wired charging.
