Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S25
43.9Performance75.3
55.8Display61.3
42.7Camera47.3
56.3Battery51.4
94.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and display (+6). 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 51
- 28% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 146% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,578,555 vs 1,050,000
- 109% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 4,500
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+2% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+1% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 91.1 %+8% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 792,959Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 925,248Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 331,698Top 25% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 528,650Top 19% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 2,578,555+146%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,950+55%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 9,400+109%Top 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+28% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 162 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.2 mm+19% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |