Today we are wondering about the differences between Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9a (primarily in a few verticals we specifically are interested in).
Here’s a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Google Pixel 9a:
Battery Capacity:
- Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh - The Verge+9Android Headlines+9Android Central+9
- Pixel 9a: 5,100 mAh - PhoneArena+1TechRadar+1
Display:
- Dimensions:
- Galaxy S25: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels - PhoneArena+2Android Headlines+2PhoneArena+2
- Pixel 9a: 6.3-inch OLED, 2424 x 1080 pixels - PhoneArena+1Android Headlines+1
- Brightness:
- Galaxy S25: Up to 2,600 nits peak brightness - Android Headlines+1Android Central+1
- Pixel 9a: Up to 2,700 nits peak brightness
- Pixel Density:
- Galaxy S25: 416 PPI - Android Police+4PhoneArena+4PhoneArena+4
- Pixel 9a: 421 PPI - New York Post+1LOS40+1
- Refresh Rate:
- Both support 120Hz - Android Authority+4Android Central+4LaptopMag+4
- Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and Blue Light:
- Specific PWM frequencies and blue light emission data are not provided in the available sources. Individuals sensitive to PWM or blue light should test the devices in person.
Radios and Frequency Bands:
- Galaxy S25:
- 5G Bands: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66
- Pixel 9a:
- 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66
Headphone Jack:
- Neither device includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.
In summary, the Pixel 9a offers a larger battery and slightly larger display with marginally higher pixel density. Both devices support a 120Hz refresh rate and cover a wide range of 5G and LTE bands. However, neither has a headphone jack.