Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 4000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 4000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | September 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹74,999 | ||
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray | ||
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | September 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹74,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
| Weight | 186 grams | 167 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 186 grams | 167 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Live Translate, Note Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Live Translate, Note Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
