# Comparing Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9a (2025-03-23)

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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](https://www.androidheadlines.com/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-google-pixel-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- **Pixel 9a:** 5,100 mAh - ​[PhoneArena+1TechRadar+1](https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-S25%2CGoogle-Pixel-9a/phones/12340%2C12443?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

**Display:**

- **Dimensions:**
  - **Galaxy S25:** 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 2340 x 1080 pixels - ​[PhoneArena+2Android Headlines+2PhoneArena+2](https://www.androidheadlines.com/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-google-pixel-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - **Pixel 9a:** 6.3-inch OLED, 2424 x 1080 pixels​ - [PhoneArena+1Android Headlines+1](https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-S25%2CGoogle-Pixel-9a/phones/12340%2C12443?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- **Brightness:**
  - **Galaxy S25:** Up to 2,600 nits peak brightness - ​[Android Headlines+1Android Central+1](https://www.androidheadlines.com/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-google-pixel-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - **Pixel 9a:** Up to 2,700 nits peak brightness​

- **Pixel Density:**
  - **Galaxy S25:** 416 PPI - ​[Android Police+4PhoneArena+4PhoneArena+4](https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Google-Pixel-9%2CSamsung-Galaxy-S25/phones/12284%2C12340?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - **Pixel 9a:** 421 PPI - ​[New York Post+1LOS40+1](https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/business/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-photos-and-features-leaked-online/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- **Refresh Rate:**
  - Both support 120Hz - ​[Android Authority+4Android Central+4LaptopMag+4](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-vs-google-pixel-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- **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.