Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
47.2Performance33.9
58.1Display46.1
51.8Camera46.8
53.3Battery52.7
94.7Features78.7
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 94 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 47.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+13). Samsung Galaxy A55 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.6 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+8% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+170% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 %+1% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+57% | 700,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+69% | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+35% | 3,400 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+7% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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