Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- CameraGoogle Pixel 9a
- Battery and ChargingGoogle Pixel 9a
- DesignSamsung Galaxy A57 5G
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 A57 5G Exynos 1680. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9a 6.3", Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 6.7". Samsung Galaxy A57 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
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
63% – 53%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
67% – 51%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 9a
75% – 55%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
75% – 72%
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 | Exynos 1680 |
| 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 Plus |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | No data |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Exynos 1680 |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Xclipse GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | 12 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 | 179 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.9 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Composite plastic | Glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No data | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | In-Screen Fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 15 | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Google Pixel 9a leads on 5 of 8 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.