Google Pixel 7a
#271
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
#99Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Performance
78.888.8
Camera
57.055.5
Display
84.588.5
Battery
69.073.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
72.976.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7a features a compact build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3 front, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has a more premium feel with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back.
- The Pixel's 6.1-inch OLED display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the S24 FE offers a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate and higher peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, while the S24 FE utilizes the Exynos 2400e, providing strong multitasking capabilities for both.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the S24 FE has a versatile setup with a 50 MP main, 8 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide lenses, allowing for 3x optical zoom and 8K video recording.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the S24 FE at 4700 mAh compared to the Pixel's 4385 mAh, with faster charging at 25W versus 18W.
- Both devices run Android, with the Pixel on Android 13 and the S24 FE on Android 14, but the S24 FE promises more extensive software support with up to 7 major updates compared to the Pixel's 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2024, September 26
Announced
2023, May 10
2024, September 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
Type
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Exynos 2400e (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
10-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Xclipse 940
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
13 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4385 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4385 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
25W wired, PD, QC2, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
162 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)
Weight
193.5 g
213 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM +eSIMeSIM + eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No