Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 9a

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Samsung Galaxy S23

₹44,999

Was ₹38,999 2 month(s) ago

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Google Pixel 9a

₹49,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Google Tensor G4
Display6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.3", OLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP48MP+13MP/13MP
Battery3900 mAh5100 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB

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Recommended ForDesign, Software, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Battery, Multimedia and Gaming

General

ColorsCream, Green, Lavender, Phantom BlackIris, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023March 19, 2025
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023April 10, 2025
Launch Price₹74,999₹49,999

Display

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.1 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2424 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch425 ppi422 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits2700 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Weight168 grams185.9 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Chipset BrandQualcommGoogle
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Tensor G4
CPUOcta-coreNona-core
GPUAdreno 740
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI
OS Updates(Years)4 year7 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution10 MP
Camera 3 TypeTelephoto
FeaturesAuto-HDR, LED Flash, PanoramaAuto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound RecordingOIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution12 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+Auto-HDR, Panorama
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 9a

Capacity3900 mAh5100 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 w23 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

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
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AIBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor