Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 9a	Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
Display Rating
Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.30-inch	6.70-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	-
Front Camera	13-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 15
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	2340x1080 pixels
general
Brand	Google	Samsung
Model	Pixel 9a	Galaxy A56 5G
Release date	March 19, 2025	March 2, 2025
AI Enabled	Yes	Yes
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90	162.20 x 77.50 x 7.40
Weight (g)	185.90	198.00
IP rating	IP68	IP67
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	5000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	45W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	-
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive
Body type	-	Glass
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.70
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	2340x1080 pixels
Protection type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Aspect ratio	20:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	-
Refresh Rate	-	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	-	FHD+
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Samsung Exynos 1580
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	1000
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	3
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	Ultra Wide-Angle
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	-	Macro
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 15
Skin	-	One UI 7
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes

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