Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) vs Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy K Zoom vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2430
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.3"
POLED
POLED
1080x2424
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
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7 Advantages 
31 Advantages | 18 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) |
| Other model names | Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom SM-C111 | Google Pixel 9a GXQ96 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 6/1/2014 | 4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025 |
| Depth | 16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in) | 73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in) |
| Weight | 200 grams (7 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 4.8" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2424 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI | 421 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 15 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T624 MP4 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| 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, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Xenon flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/3.1 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 20mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 | feature not registered |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2430 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework | • Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy K Zoom (3G SM-C111) | Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |