Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
71
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
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Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
Battery | 3900 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
Battery | 3900 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Design, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia and Gaming | ||
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Recommended For | Design, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia and Gaming |
General
Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
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Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 19, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 10, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 19, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 10, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2700 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
Weight | 168 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
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Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
Weight | 168 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Tensor G4 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | |||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | One UI | |||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year | ||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Tensor G4 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Nona-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | |||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | One UI | |||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | OIS | ||
Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
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Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
Capacity | 3900 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 25 w | 23 w | ||
Capacity | 3900 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 25 w | 23 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 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, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
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Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
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 | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
Radio | No | No | ||
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 | 5.3 | ||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
Radio | No | No |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
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AI Features | Galaxy AI | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
AI Features | Galaxy AI | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |