Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
43.9Performance31.4
55.8Display46
42.7Camera46.8
56.3Battery43.7
94.7Features78.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+13). Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 170% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.4 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+5% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+170% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 290,514Top 85% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 89,805Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 132,447Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,485Top 85% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+42%Top 45% | 740,251Top 67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+88%Top 38% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+63%Top 42% | 2,760Top 69% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+8% | 202 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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