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	5.80-inch
Processor	Google Tensor G4	Samsung Exynos 9810
Front Camera	13-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear Camera	48-megapixel + 13-megapixel	12-megapixel
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	256GB	64GB
Battery Capacity	5100mAh	3000mAh
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	147.70 x 68.70 x 8.50
Weight (g)	185.90	163.00
IP rating	IP68	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5100	3000
Removable battery	No	No
Fast charging	Proprietary	Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging Type	7.5W	-
Colours	Iris, Obsidian, Peony, Porcelain	Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue
display
Screen size (inches)	6.30	5.80
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	568
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core (4x2.7GHz + 4x1.7GHz)
Processor make	Google Tensor G4	Samsung Exynos 9810
RAM	8GB	4GB
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 (1.4-micron)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	-
Rear autofocus	Yes	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Yes	LED
Front camera	13-megapixel (f/2.2)	8-megapixel (f/1.7, 1.22-micron)
No. of Front Cameras	1	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
Front autofocus	-	Yes
Front flash	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 8.0
Skin	-	Experience 9.0
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
FM	-	No
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	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