Pixel 9a vs Nord 4
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 9a (supported until Apr 2032); want maximum speed → Nord 4 (Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3).
Value Score: Pixel 9a 73 · Nord 4 73 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Pixel 9a's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua poled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Nord 4 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,500mAh vs 5,100mAh — the Nord 4 lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 9a is supported until Apr 2032 — 21 months longer than the Nord 4.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 9a | Nord 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $499 | $400 |
| Display | 6.3-inch Actua pOLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak | 6.74-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772×1240, 450 ppi), up to 120Hz, 2150 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 23W wired, 7.5W wireless | 100W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 154.7 × 73.2 × 8.9 mm | 162.6 × 75.3 × 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Apr 2032 | Jul 2030 |
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