Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
43.9Performance60.1
55.8Display66.7
56.1Camera47.3
56.3Battery62.3
94.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 62.7 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+11). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 56
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 96% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 23 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 513 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 91.6 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,750,000+67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,250+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 6,900+53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+4% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+5% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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