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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5100 mAh

    23W

  • 6.3"

    1080 x 2424 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs

Samsung Galaxy A25

Samsung Galaxy A25 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy A25

  • Exynos 1280

    5 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.5"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
December 11, 2023
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
Operating System (OS)
Android 15
Android 14
Custom UI
One UI 6
OS Updates
7 Years (until Android 22)
4 Years (until Android 18)
Security Updates
7 Years (until 2032)
5 Years (until 2028)
AI Features
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
161 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.3 mm
Weight
186 g
197 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
No
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.5 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Super AMOLED, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
500 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
396 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
84.2 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Exynos 1280
Process Size
4 nm
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G68
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
No
Yes
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
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
50 MP
f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, panorama, HDR, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Video Recording Features
Slo-motion, Video Pro Mode, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
5G Support
Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n79
Yes

11 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
25W
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
Yes
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Others
Virtual proximity sensing
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, Optimistic Blue
Price in India
₹49999
₹24999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A25 with the Exynos 1280 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 22, whereas Samsung Galaxy A25 launched with Android 14 and will get Android 18. Google Pixel 9a will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while Samsung Galaxy A25 is supported till 2028.

Both Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy A25 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. 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 A25 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 A25 does not support wireless charging.

Google Pixel 9a includes an IP68 rating, while Samsung Galaxy A25 lacks an official IP rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.