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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51

WINNER
G
62.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A51
28.3Inno Score
50.2Performance20
63.9Display30.8
71Camera34.7
54Battery29.4
94.7Features33.3
16 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and camera (+36). Samsung Galaxy A51 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 31
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 33

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51

  • 14% lower weight: 172 g vs 199 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
Screen size6.3 ″6.5 ″+3%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1280x28562400x1080
Pixel density495 ppi+22%405 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits—
Screen-to-body86.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 9611
AnTuTu 101,150,000+435%Top 37%215,000Top 98%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+457%Top 35%350Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+276%Top 39%1,250Top 100%
RAM (max)16 GB+167%6 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/2.0
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera42 MP+31%32 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
Capacity4,700 mAh+18%4,000 mAh
Wired charging27 W+80%15 W
Wireless charging21 W—
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
Weight199 g172 g+14%
Thickness8.5 mm7.9 mm+7%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 10 (One UI 2)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A51
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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