Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S22
43.9Performance41.4
55.8Display49.4
42.7Camera46.9
56.3Battery34.1
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S22 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 display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 108% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 10% lower weight: 168 g vs 186 g
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 425 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+108% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,100,000+5%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+19%Top 38% | 1,600Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+8%Top 42% | 4,150Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+38% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 168 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |