Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Google Pixel 8a
65.4Performance40.2
52.2Display51.5
46.5Camera46.5
54.2Battery47.5
100Features94.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and battery (+7). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 123% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,006,625 vs 900,000
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $649
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+10% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | — | 430 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,000 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 680,913Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 599,095Top 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 304,545Top 38% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 422,072Top 41% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+123%Top 12% | 900,000Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,690Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+9% | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+17% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |