Google Pixel 9a / Samsung Galaxy S25

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S25: 6.2-inch Galaxy S25; 12 GB RAM; 128/256/512 GB options vary by market; Navy, Icyblue, Silver Shadow, Mint and online colours. Galaxy S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge and S25 FE are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S25
Release year20252025
Display6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak

Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits.

Google		6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh; Vision Booster

The visible area is about 6.0 inches with rounded corners. The 1–120 Hz range lowers the refresh rate for static content to save battery; Vision Booster adjusts tone mapping to improve readability in sunlight.

Samsung
Cover glassCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2.

Google		—
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor.

Google		Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

A higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite version made for Samsung. Samsung lists a 40% larger vapour chamber for the series.

Samsung
Memory and storage8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB

There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase.

Google		12 GB RAM; 128, 256 or 512 GB (varies by market)

There is no card slot for storage expansion.

Samsung
Rear cameras48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x.

Google		50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); 10 MP telephoto (3× optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°)

The ultra-wide camera has no OIS. The 3× telephoto provides optical zoom through a separate lens rather than a crop of the main camera.

Samsung
VideoRear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google—
Front camera13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google12 MP (ƒ/2.2, 80°) Samsung
Battery and charging5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging

No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0).

Google		4000 mAh (typical; rated 3885 mAh); 25 W wired, about 50% in around 30 minutes; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

25 W needs a 3 A USB-C cable and a compatible adapter. Wireless PowerShare lets the phone wirelessly charge another device. The 45 W wired charging of the S25+ and Ultra is not available here.

Samsung
DurabilityIP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame

IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty.

Google		IP68 Samsung
SoftwareLaunched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google—
Connectivity5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2

This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes.

Google		5G; LTE; Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4

5G and LTE availability varies by market and carrier.

Samsung
SIMNano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google—
UnlockingUnder-display fingerprint and face unlock Google—
AudioStereo speakers; two microphones Google—
Size and weight154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm; 162 g Samsung
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google—
Front glass and frame—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; aluminium frame

The anti-reflective Gorilla Armor 2 of the Ultra is not used on this model.

Samsung
Operating system and updates—Android 15, One UI 7; seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates

Support is counted from the global launch date; timing may vary by model, carrier and market.

Samsung