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 M16

Samsung Galaxy M16 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy M16

  • Dimensity 6300

    6 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    25W

  • 6.7"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    1080p@30fps

  • Specs Samsung Galaxy M16 Amazon Link
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
February 27, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
One UI 7
OS Updates
7 Years
6 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
6 Years
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
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.9 mm
Weight
186 g
191 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Back, Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
385 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
86.0 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Process Size
4 nm
6 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-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
4GB 128GB
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
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, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF

5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
Yes
No
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 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
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
11 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78
SIM 2
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
11 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28, N66
TDD: 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
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
25W
Wireless Charging
5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
No
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Price in India
₹49999
₹12249
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M16 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy M16 provides 6 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy M16's 6 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy M16 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 M16 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 M16 does not support wireless charging.

Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

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