Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Google Pixel 9a
65.4Performance43.9
52.2Display55.8
46.5Camera42.7
54.2Battery56.3
100Features94.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE5 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+5). Google Pixel 9a 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 44
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $649
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2424 |
| Pixel density | — | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits | 2,700 nits+42% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84 % |
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Google Tensor G4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+91%Top 12% | 1,050,000Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,900Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,500Top 42% |
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,100 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+96% | 23 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+17% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |