Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
43.9Performance57
55.8Display52.9
42.7Camera46.1
56.3Battery52.6
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and camera (+3). Google Pixel 9a 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 battery score: 56 vs 53
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 13% lower weight: 186 g vs 213 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 385 ppi
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 75% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,838,177 vs 1,050,000
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,600 vs 4,500
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+10% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+42% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 88 %+5% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 599,112Top 41% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 548,608Top 44% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 285,170Top 47% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 405,287Top 54% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2400e |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,838,177+75%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,150+13%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 6,600+47%Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 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@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+9% | 4,700 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 S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+13% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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