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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17
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Exynos 1330
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n79
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A17 provides 6 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A17's 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A17 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 9a offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy A17 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.