Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
43.9Performance55.4
55.8Display52.9
56.1Camera46.1
56.3Battery52.6
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 56.3 against 56.4 for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 46
- 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
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 52% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,600,000 vs 1,050,000
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,600 vs 4,500
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,150 vs 1,900
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% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 2400e |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,600,000+52% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,150+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 6,600+47% |
| 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 |