Google Pixel 9a
#61
Samsung Galaxy S25+
#6Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Performance
91.197.2
Camera
97.899.6
Display
96.198.4
Battery
96.792.2
Build
75.297.4
Connectivity
89.090.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.296.0
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, HDR10+
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer