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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

56.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
59.8Inno Score
43.9Performance65.6
55.8Display57.5
56.1Camera48.3
56.3Battery47.3
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins this phone face-off, 59.8 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and display (+2). 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 48
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 47
  • 35% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 13.7 mm
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
  • 95% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,050,000 vs 1,050,000
  • 82% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,200 vs 4,500
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Screen size6.3 ″6.9 ″+10%
Panel typeOLEDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x24241080x2520
Pixel density422 ppi+6%397 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+4%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body84 %88 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 2500
AnTuTu 101,050,0002,050,000+95%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9002,350+24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,5008,200+82%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Capacity5,100 mAh+19%4,300 mAh
Wired charging23 W25 W+9%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance12 h+20%10 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Weight186 g+1%188 g
Thickness8.9 mm+35%13.7 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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