Google Pixel 9a vs Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
The short answer
- Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the bigger battery: 6,500 mAh against 5,100.
- Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ charges faster, at 90 W against 23.
- Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has the faster screen: 144 Hz against 120.
- Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 47,999 against INR 49,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 9a
₹49,999launch price · Apr 2025
|
 Motorola Edge 70 Pro+
₹47,999launch price · Jun 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Upper half ₹40–50k | Top quarter ₹40–50k |
| Spec index | 8.3 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | April 16, 2025 (Official) | June 11, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | Hello UI |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | Octa core (3.4 GHz, Single core, Cortex A725 + 3.2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A725 + 2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A725) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Actua pOLED | Extreme AMOLED (10-bit, quad-curved) |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) | 1272x2772 px (Super HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.93 % | 96.80 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HDR), 2700 nits (peak) | 5200 nits (peak), 1800 nits (HBM) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (60-120 Hz adaptive) | 144 Hz |
| Design | ||
| Height | 154.7 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.19 mm |
| Weight | 186 grams | 190 grams |
| Build Material | Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Frame: Aluminium Back: Composite (polycarbonate) | Frame: Plastic Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Back: Silk-inspired finish / Twill-inspired finish / FSC-certified wood finish |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | PANTONE Stormy Sea, PANTONE Zinfandel, PANTONE Chicory Coffee |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 / IP69 |
| Ruggedness | — | MIL-STD-810H |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size, 82 degree field of view) 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1.12µm pixel size, 120 degree field of view) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony LYTIA 710 sensor, 2.0µm pixel size, all-pixel focus, OIS) 50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (12 mm, 122° field of view, autofocus, macro) 50 MP, Periscope Telephoto Camera (81 mm, 3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) |
| Autofocus | Yes, Quad PD | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Dual-LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Sight Astrophotography Macro Focus Panorama Long Exposure | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Vision Macro Mode Long Exposure Panorama Portrait Mode (24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm) Pro Mode Ultra Resolution |
| Camera Features | 8 x Digital Zoom (Super Res Zoom) Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Ultra HDR Best Take Add Me Magic Eraser Magic Editor | 50 x Super Zoom Pro 3.5 x Optical Zoom Auto Night Vision Auto Motion Capture Auto Smile Capture Action Shot Dual Capture Video Gesture Capture Google Lens Group Shot Pantone Validated Color Pantone SkinTone Validated Photo Enhancement Engine Signature Style |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion (up to 240 fps at 1080p) Cinematic Pan Audio Magic Eraser Electronic Image Stabilisation | Slo-motion (3840x2160 @ 120 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1920x1080 @ 120 fps) Adaptive Stabilization Audio Zoom Dual Capture Horizon Lock Video HDR Timelapse |
| Sensor | — | Sony LYTIA 710 |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.12µm pixel size, 96.1 degree field of view) | 50 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.28µm Quad Pixel) |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Face Retouch, Photo Booth, Group Shot |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po | Li-ion (Silicon-Carbon) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 23W | Yes, Fast, 90W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 2.0, Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| 5G Bands | — | FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N77 / N78 |
| 4G Bands | — | TD-LTE 2000(band 34) / 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42) / 3500(band 48) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1900(band 2) / 1800(band 3) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 18) / 800(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 28) / 1700(band 66) |
| 3G Bands | — | UMTS 2100 / 1900 / 1700 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 1900 / 1800 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, SAR sensor, Sensor Hub |