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iPhone SE 4 vs Pixel 9a: Which mid-ranger you should buy in 2025

 Which affordable flagship looks more promising, the iPhone SE 4 or the Pixel 9a? Check out the specs comparison to know more.

By: HT TECH
Updated on: Feb 09 2025, 08:00 IST
Design and display: This year, the iPhone SE 4 and Pixel 9a are both likely to get a major design revamp. While the iPhone SE 4 may look similar to the iPhone 14, the Pixel 9a may get a new camera module. For display, the new SE model may feature a 6.1 OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Pixel 9a may come with a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.  (Majin Bu/ X)
1/5 Design and display: This year, the iPhone SE 4 and Pixel 9a are both likely to get a major design revamp. While the iPhone SE 4 may look similar to the iPhone 14, the Pixel 9a may get a new camera module. For display, the new SE model may feature a 6.1 OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Pixel 9a may come with a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.  (Majin Bu/ X)
Performance: The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be powered by the A18 chip paired with 8GB RAM. On the other hand, the Pixel 9a is likely to be powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip paired with 8GB RAM. The iPhone may run on iOS 18.4 update, Whereas, Pixel 9a will run on Android 15. (OnLeaks)
2/5 Performance: The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be powered by the A18 chip paired with 8GB RAM. On the other hand, the Pixel 9a is likely to be powered by Google’s Tensor G4 chip paired with 8GB RAM. The iPhone may run on iOS 18.4 update, Whereas, Pixel 9a will run on Android 15. (OnLeaks)
Camera: The iPhone SE 4 will come with a single rear camera setup that may offer a 48MP resolution. On the other hand, the Pixel 9a may feature a dual camera setup that will likely feature a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera. Therefore, both smartphones may offer a promising camera experience.   (Majin Bu/ X)
3/5 Camera: The iPhone SE 4 will come with a single rear camera setup that may offer a 48MP resolution. On the other hand, the Pixel 9a may feature a dual camera setup that will likely feature a 48MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera. Therefore, both smartphones may offer a promising camera experience.   (Majin Bu/ X)
Battery: The iPhone SE 4 will likely be backed by a 3279 mAh battery, however, with an A18 chip the smartphone may offer a promising battery life. For Pixel 9a, Google may offer a 5,100 mAh battery which looks quite impressive and may offer a better battery life as well.  (Shaurya Sharma - HT Tech)
4/5 Battery: The iPhone SE 4 will likely be backed by a 3279 mAh battery, however, with an A18 chip the smartphone may offer a promising battery life. For Pixel 9a, Google may offer a 5,100 mAh battery which looks quite impressive and may offer a better battery life as well.  (Shaurya Sharma - HT Tech)

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Price: In terms of pricing both models are expected to launch under Rs.50000 in India. However, we may have to wait until March or April to confirm what Apple and Google have planned for their affordable smartphones.  (Sonny Dickson/X)
5/5 Price: In terms of pricing both models are expected to launch under Rs.50000 in India. However, we may have to wait until March or April to confirm what Apple and Google have planned for their affordable smartphones.  (Sonny Dickson/X)
First Published Date: 09 Feb, 08:00 IST
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