Google Pixel 9a and Motorola Edge 60 tie on the OH Rank at a score of 59. Google Pixel 9a wins on Performance and Main Camera; Motorola Edge 60 wins on Battery and IP Protection. Google Pixel 9a is 0.2mm wider than Motorola Edge 60. Motorola Edge 60 is the more recent release, from May 2025.
EDITORIAL: Google's budget option always comes with the fastest Tensor chip and this year it has a new main camera for excellent 1x, 2x and macro photos, portraits and videos. Other two lenses are carried over from 8a and leave a lot to be desired. They also bring down main camera's excellent scores... There is a fast USB-C 3.2 port on board with a proper video out and it allows for some limited desktop replacement functionality. The battery got a meaningful 600mAh upgrade, endurance is under 30hr. Screen is excellent: high brightness, good pixel density and HDR10+ too but it may bother some users with a relatively low PWM dimming frequency. Like other Pixel phones, the software is the star of the show: packed with smarts (AI and otherwise) and up to 7 years of OS updates but one has to wonder if Tensor G4 will allow for that.
EDITORIAL: Motorola Edge 60 is a phone of extremes. With a great build, lovely colors and grip, top protection against drops and elements, excellent screen, SDmemory slot and a capable desktop replacement - there is so much to love here. The Dimensity 7300 performance is smooth, 68W charging is sub-60min. But the Battery endurance is just 1-day, newly designed (50MP OIS main + 10MP OIS tele + 12MP ultrawide, all PDAF) main camera output is inconsistent (while capable of some great pics), there is no AF on a very good selfie and only 3 years of OS updates. Let's hope software updates can improve the very promising main camera output.
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.