Google Pixel 9A vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 9A and Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 9A
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45990 | Rs. 42999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 07, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 45990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 09, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Google Pixel 9A has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 421 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Google's phone ~ 83.9%. Google Pixel 9A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 9A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9A will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9a | Galaxy S22 Plus 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 07, 2025 (Expected) | February 09, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 75.8 x 157.4 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black; other colors | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.9% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Always-on display | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |