Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Google Pixel 9a Iris Front, Back and Side

76

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Google Pixel 9a

₹44,999

Lowest price since launch

Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon) front and back in Onyx Black

94

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Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

₹39,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP+13MP/13MP (Front)50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front)
Battery5100mAh, 23W4000mAh, 25W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBatteryPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsIris, Porcelain, ObsidianCobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray
LaunchMarch 19, 2025September 09, 2025
AvailabilityApril 16, 2025September 16, 2025
Launch Price₹49,999₹74,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Typep-OLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDRHDR10+
Size6.3 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2424 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch422.2 ppi416 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2700 nits2600 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Weight186 grams167 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Chipset BrandGoogleQualcomm
Chipset NameTensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G715 MP7Adreno 750
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP10 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesDual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDRDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, OISgyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Front Camera Resolution13 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
FeaturesHdR, panoramaAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+
Video1080@30fps, 4k@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity5100 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed23 W25 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo UnblurCircle to Search, Galaxy AI, Live Translate, Note Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor