Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S10
43.9Performance28.9
55.8Display35.4
42.7Camera37.4
56.3Battery26.4
94.7Features49.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+30). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 29
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 30% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 422 ppi
- 23% higher Ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 16% lower weight: 157 g vs 186 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 550 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+238% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+50% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 157 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |