Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S23 – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 9a

Tensor G4
4 nm
5100 mAh
23W
6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
48 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
3900 mAh
25W
6.1"
1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP
8K@24/30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23

General

Launch Date

March 19, 2025

February 01, 2023

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 15

Android 13

Custom UI

One UI 5

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 22)

4 Years (until Android 17)

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

Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist

Body

Dimensions

154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm

Thickness

8.9 mm

7.6 mm

Weight

186 g

168 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))

IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.3 inches

6.1 inches

Type

P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2700 nits

1750 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

1080 x 2340 pixels

Pixel Density

422 ppi

425 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

19.5:9

Screen to Body Ratio

83.5 %

86.8 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G4

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520

Octa-core
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Mali-G715 MP7

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

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, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps

Video Recording Features

Slo-motion, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

12 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF

Selfie Features

HDR, panorama

Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

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

15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5100 mAh

3900 mAh

Type

Li-Po

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

23W

25W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

4.5W

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian

Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime

Price in India

₹49999

₹46999

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 22, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 launched with Android 13 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 9a will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while Samsung Galaxy S23 is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy S23 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.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy S23 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Samsung Galaxy S23 supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 5W on Google Pixel 9a.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.

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