Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A35
43.9Performance31.4
55.8Display45.3
42.7Camera41.9
56.3Battery55.7
94.7Features70.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+13). Samsung Galaxy A35 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 170% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 81% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,050
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 84 % | 84.9 %+1% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 292,456Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 87,904Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 133,634Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 229,081Top 79% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+41%Top 45% | 743,075Top 67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+81%Top 38% | 1,050Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+53%Top 42% | 2,950Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |