Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Google Pixel 9a	Samsung Galaxy S9+
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	6.20-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	Samsung Exynos 9810
Front Camera	13-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	12-megapixel
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	256GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	3500mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 8.0
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
general
Brand	Google	Samsung
Model	Pixel 9a	Galaxy S9+
Release date	March 19, 2025	March 1, 2018
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 73.30 x 8.90	158.10 x 73.80 x 8.50
Weight (g)	185.90	189.00
IP rating	IP68	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	3500
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	-
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue
SAR value	-	0.21
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	6.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2424 pixels	1440x2960 pixels
Protection type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	20:9	18.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	422	531
hardware
Processor	octa-core	1.7GHz octa-core
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Samsung Exynos 9810
RAM	8GB	6GB
Internal storage	256GB	64GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	400
camera
Rear camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) + 13-megapixel (f/2.2)	12-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	LED
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 8.0
Skin	-	Experience 9
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
USB OTG	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
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	-
sim 2
SIM Type	eSIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	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

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