Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A55
43.9Performance33.9
55.8Display46.1
42.7Camera46.8
56.3Battery52.7
94.7Features78.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 47.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+10). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 170% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | 85.8 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+50% | 700,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+65% | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+32% | 3,400 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+13% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |