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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 Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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4400 mAh
25W
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7.6"
1812x2176 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
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Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
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, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@60fps
1080p@60/240fps
720p@960fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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.
Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 provides 4 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5's 5 years.
Both Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 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. Notably, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 5W on Google Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.