Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S22 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 9a	Samsung Galaxy S22
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	Read Review
Design Rating
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Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.30-inch	6.10-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Front Camera	13-megapixel	-
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	Unspecified
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	3,700mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 12
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	-
general
Brand	Google	Samsung
Model	Pixel 9a	Galaxy S22
Release date	March 19, 2025	February 9, 2022
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90	146.00 x 70.60 x 7.60
Weight (g)	185.90	168.00
IP rating	IP68	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	3,700
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	-
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.10
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	-
Protection type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	20:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	-
Refresh Rate	-	120 Hz
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM	8GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	-	No
Dedicated microSD slot	-	No
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)	Unspecified
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)	-
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 12
Skin	-	One UI 4
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.20
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	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	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes