Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
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11 Advantages 
18 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (103GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Model | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Pixel 6a (GB62Z) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A90 SM-A908NZWAKOO (6GB RAM) | Pixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon) |
| Country or region available |  South Korea |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 9/1/2019 | 7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in) | 71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in) |
| Weight | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.1" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 431 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 458314 (v8) | AnTuTu: 702380 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | NSA/Sub6 (41, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4410 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • One UI 3.1 • Always-on display • Samsung DeX • Dolby Atmos sound | • Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908N) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.681W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |