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Fairphone 6 vs Google Pixel 9a
Product A: Fairphone
95 of 162 known
Product B: Google
103 of 162 known
Change Google Pixel 9a
99 of 154 fields differ
- 50 different values
- 49 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 35 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,400nitsB: 2,700nitsGoogle is 1,300 nits higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 23WFairphone is 7 W higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 4,415mAhB: 5,000mAhGoogle is 585 mAh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AFairphone: 73.3 × 156.6 mm
- BGoogle: 73.3 × 154.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
Model numbers
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GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Cloud White, Forest Green, Horizon Black1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Colours listed for the Gen 6: Cloud White, Forest Green, Horizon Black. Cobalt Blue is exclusive to the Gen 6+.
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
431.6ppi
421.2ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
880nits2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row: 880 nits (typ).
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
1,400nits1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Maker: up to 1400 nits auto, 2 nits minimum. The maker does not call the 1400 value HBM or HDR peak. GSMArena calls it peak.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row: 1400 nits (peak).
2,700nits1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 2700-nit peak at 5% on-pixel ratio. Separate 1800-nit HDR at 100% on-pixel ratio is not typical SDR or outdoor brightness.4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact model footnote 3 states peak 5% and HDR 100% on-pixel ratios.
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AFairphone 6
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.5 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.1 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.9 |
Max CPU clock
2.5GHz
3.1GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AFairphone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 1/1.56" | 1 | PDAF | Yes | 84.4° | Sony LYT-700C (IMX896) |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 1/3.06" | 1.12 | PDAF | Not available | 120° | OmniVision OV13B10 |
Source1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Main: 50MP, f/1.88, Sony LYTIA LYT-700C (IMX896), 1/1.56 inch, 1.0 um, FOV 84.4, OIS and EIS, autofocus. Ultra-wide: 13MP, f/2.2, OmniVision OV13B10, 1/3.06 inch, 1.12 um, FOV 120 degrees (108 degrees after calibration), EIS, autofocus. GSMArena lists the main aperture as f/1.6 and the maker value f/1.88 is stored. The PDAF type is from GSMArena.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 50 MP 1/1.56 inch 1.0 um PDAF OIS. Ultra-wide 13 MP f/2.2 1/3.06 inch 1.12 um PDAF. The GSMArena main aperture f/1.6 differs from the maker f/1.88.
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.7 | 25 | 1/2" | Quad PD | Yes | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | Not available | 1/3.1" | Not available | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Physical wide/ultrawide cameras only. Exact maker Quad PD Dual Pixel wording is stored as Quad PD with this qualifier. Optical-quality sensor crops do not add lenses.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Great-battery-life-and-a-handy-size-Google-Pixel-9a-review.1039364.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact same-model 8 GB/128 GB review main camera table explicitly names 25 mm equivalent. Maker Quad PD and optical format remain separately sourced.
Number of rear cameras
2
2
Main camera
50MP
48MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Dual-LED dual-tone2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Main camera features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama.
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Camera features
HDR, Panorama2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Features row: HDR, panorama.
Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 20265Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-9aRead 5 October 2026Original March 19 maker release explicitly confirms photographic Macro Focus. Current UK spec lists Macro Focus Video separately, so video wording is not used as proof of photo feature. Other listed photo features retain exact UK source.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AFairphone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
HEVC, H.264, AV11Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Capture: H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC and AV1.
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AFairphone 6
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2 | 1/3.44" | 0.64 | 81.8° | Samsung KD1 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 13 | 2.2 | 20 | 96.1° |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 13 MP 96.1-degree ultrawide selfie. Autofocus is left unknown, not assumed fixed.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Great-battery-life-and-a-handy-size-Google-Pixel-9a-review.1039364.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review front camera table explicitly names 20 mm equivalent. Generic autofocus behavior and unknown native pitch are not assigned.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AFairphone 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026No 3.5mm headphone jack. USB-C digital audio out and a DAC adapter are supported.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No.
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Audio features
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Microphones
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Network
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Network
GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Maker network block lists 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G. HSPA comes from the GSMArena technology row.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026Technology row: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G.
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 20263G: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz as published.
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B711Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B66, B751Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact current UK GTF7P list. Hardware-help ROW also lists B14, unlike this table. Disputed B14 is omitted rather than making a worldwide union.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 20265G, NSA and SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/77/78.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact GTF7P sub-6 NR list. Other regional mmWave models are excluded.
5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
AAC, SBC, LC3, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Voice1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 codecs: AAC, SBC, LC3, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, aptX Voice. No LDAC.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall sensor1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
LRA vibration motor with variable intensity1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026LRA vibration motor with variable intensity.
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
5,000mAh1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker minimum 5000 mAh, independently confirmed as rated by exact GTF7P EPREL fiche.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2191510_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 device-rated 5000 mAh.
Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
AFairphone 6
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Talk time | 19.63 |
| Web browsing | 17.98 |
| Video playback | 14.95 |
| Standby | 521 |
BGoogle Pixel 9a
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 30+ h ordinary mixed-use claim. Extreme Battery Saver 100 h cannot be represented distinctly and is omitted. Hardware-help footnote 5a defines median Pixel-user mix of talk, data, standby and other features.4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 5 October 2026Exact Pixel 9a footnote 5a ordinary mixed-use median user profile, not Extreme Saver 5b.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
QC 2/3/4+, USB PD, PPS1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
0.487W/kg1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Max SAR head (10g) 0.487 W/kg.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU row: 0.49 W/kg (head), consistent with the maker 0.487.
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SAR body (EU)
1.388W/kg1Maker product pageshop.fairphone.com/the-fairphone-gen-6Read 10 October 2026Max SAR body (10g) 1.388 W/kg. The limb value of 1.388 W/kg is not stored.2Spec databasegsmarena.com/fairphone_6-13955.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU row: 1.39 W/kg (body), consistent with the maker 1.388.
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
Hearing aid compatible per FCC requirements (DA 23-914)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026Exact UK GTF7P accessibility block publishes FCC compatibility under waiver DA 23-914, with conversational gain 14 dB with aid and 18 dB without aid. These gains are not old M/T ratings and are kept in this note.
In the box
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In the box
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Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1Maker product pagestore.google.com/gb/product/pixel_9a_specsRead 8 October 2026
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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