{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-9a-vs-lenovo-legion-y90/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:41:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 9a vs Lenovo Legion Y90",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Google Pixel 9a still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 9a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 114,999 against PKR 181,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 9a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-9a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-9a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2025-11_22_21-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 114999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-08T07:33:19+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.8,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 59.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September–October 2025 (expected, Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "≈152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm (expected)",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust & water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~430 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 3× Cortex-A720 + 4× Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G715 (expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (stock Pixel UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide (OIS) + 13 MP ultra-wide128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "27W wired, wireless charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y90",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 181999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 82.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 70.6,
                "overall": 86.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 10, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "252 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "lenovo-legion-y90",
        "margin": 5.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 85.8,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-9a"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 90,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 86
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-9a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 59.3,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82.3
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 100,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 50,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-9a": 100,
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 70.6
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-9a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Google Pixel 9a costs PKR 67,000 less.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 charges 41W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 9a or Lenovo Legion Y90?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Google Pixel 9a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 9a and Lenovo Legion Y90 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 9a is listed at PKR 114,999 and Lenovo Legion Y90 at PKR 181,999. That makes Google Pixel 9a cheaper by PKR 67,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 9a or Lenovo Legion Y90?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 9a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 9a uses a 48 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Lenovo Legion Y90, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 9a or Lenovo Legion Y90?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 leads on battery. Google Pixel 9a carries a 4500 mAh cell and Lenovo Legion Y90 a 5600 mAh cell, with 27W and 68W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 9a or Lenovo Legion Y90?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 9a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 9a runs the Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) while Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}