Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S25
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pixel 9a
Battery capacity (5,100 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S25
Wired charging speed (25W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S25
AnTuTu benchmark (2,193,701 pts)
WinsDisplay
Pixel 9a
Screen size (6.3")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S25
Total weight (162g)
WinsValue
Pixel 9a
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pixel 9a | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.2" | |
| 1,080 × 2,424 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| P-OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,700 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| 1,254,417 | 2,193,701 | |
| 4,527 | 10,050 | |
| 2,630 | 6,755 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh | |
| 23W | 25W | |
| 7W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 162g | |
| 8.9mm | 7.2mm | |
| Gorilla Glass 3 front, aluminum frame, plastic back | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S25
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Google Pixel 9a
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S25
Highest resolution main camera.