Google Pixel 9a
#322
Samsung Galaxy S25+
#255Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
56.155.5
Display
88.590.0
Battery
76.578.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.273.3
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9a features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels and a peak brightness of 2700 nits, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and peaks at 2600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the Galaxy S25+ utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, offering potentially superior processing power.
- The Pixel's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP wide and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, while the Galaxy S25+ boasts a 50 MP wide, 10 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide configuration, allowing for more versatile photography.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 5100 mAh compared to the S25+'s 4900 mAh, but the S25+ supports faster charging at 45W versus the Pixel's 23W.
- Both devices run Android 15 with up to 7 major upgrades, but the S25+ features Samsung's One UI 7, which may offer a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy S25+
General
Release Date
2025, March 19
2025, January 22
Announced
2025, March 19
2025, January 22
Description
Versions: GXQ96 (USA); GTF7P (International); G3Y12 (Japan)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
4900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Li-Ion 4900 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight
186 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No