Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayGoogle Pixel 9a
- PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 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 S25 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9a 6.3", Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 6.9". Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on Main Camera: 200 MP against 48 MP. Google Pixel 9a leads on Battery: 5100 mAh against 5000 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
73% – 53%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
83% – 51%
Battery Life
Google Pixel 9a
75% – 45%
Daily Use
Google Pixel 9a
75% – 59%
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 8 Elite |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 6.9" |
| Panel | P-OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3120x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nit | 2600 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra Wide | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | No data | 50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 185.9 g | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Titanium |
| Back Surface | Composite plastic | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No data | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 15 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on 5 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.