Pixel 9a vs Xperia 1 IV

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Google Pixel 9a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 9a is supported until Apr 2032 at $7.16 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 1 IV is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 9a 73 · Xperia 1 IV 40 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 9a $499

Safe to buy$7.16/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20302032

Sony Xperia 1 IV $600

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2022◆ Buy-by May 20232025

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9a 80Xperia 1 IV 70

The Pixel 9a's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch actua poled, 60–120hz, up to 2700 nits peak.

Performance

Pixel 9a 76Xperia 1 IV 65

The Pixel 9a's Google Tensor G4 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9a 62Xperia 1 IV 64

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 9a 82Xperia 1 IV 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Pixel 9a 83Xperia 1 IV 0

The Pixel 9a is supported until Apr 2032 — 82 months longer than the Xperia 1 IV.

Value

Pixel 9a 73Xperia 1 IV 40

Overall value goes to the Pixel 9a at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9a	Xperia 1 IV
Price (street)	$499	$600
Display	6.3-inch Actua pOLED, 60–120Hz, up to 2700 nits peak	6.5-inch OLED 4K, 1644x3840, 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,100 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	23W wired, 7.5W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions	154.7 × 73.2 × 8.9 mm	165 × 71 × 8.2 mm
Weight	186 g	187 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Apr 2032	May 2025

Pixel 9a full verdict →Xperia 1 IV full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.