Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayGoogle Pixel 9a
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
- CameraGoogle Pixel 9a
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel 9a
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9a 6.3", Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 6.7". Samsung Galaxy A36 5G leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Google Pixel 9a leads on Battery: 5100 mAh against 5000 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
53% – 53%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
57% – 51%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 9a
75% – 45%
Daily Use
Google Pixel 9a
75% – 65%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.7" |
| Panel | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | 1900 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | No data | UFS 2.2 |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 4 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 185.9 g | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Back Surface | Composite plastic | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP67 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Optical In-Display Fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Google Pixel 9a leads on 7 of 10 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.