Google Pixel 9A vs Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Google Pixel 9A and Samsung Galaxy S23 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Google Pixel 9A has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 44444 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 19, 2025. The Expected cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 44444.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 6.1 inch screen. Google Pixel 9A has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 422 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Google's phone ~ 83.5%. Google Pixel 9A has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Google Pixel 9A has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses 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 S23 5G's 12 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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | Galaxy S23 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | February 01, 2023 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | 168 g |
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 88.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, 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 | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini) | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 24/30 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) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF 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 v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 740 |
| 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 | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |