Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
43.9Performance39.3
55.8Display49.4
42.7Camera46.1
56.3Battery51.4
94.7Features78.7
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+6). Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 86% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,450 nits
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $600
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.4 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+5% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+86% | 1,450 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 85.8 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,080,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+31% | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+18% | 3,800 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 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 S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+13% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+11% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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