Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S25 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 9a	Samsung Galaxy S25
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	6.20-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8 Elite
Front Camera	13-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 15
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
general
Brand	Google	Samsung
Model	Pixel 9a	Galaxy S25
Release date	March 19, 2025	January 22, 2025
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90	146.90 x 70.50 x 7.20
Weight (g)	185.90	168.00
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	4000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Proprietary
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	15
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Icyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Protection type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Armor
Aspect ratio	20:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	-
Refresh Rate	-	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	-	FHD+
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM	8GB	12GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	-	No
Expandable storage type	-	No
Dedicated microSD slot	-	No
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2) + 10-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
Pop-Up Camera	-	No
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	-	Telephoto
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	802.11 ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.30
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	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	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