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Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) vs Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9a X Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) 16Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X
6.3"
POLED

1080x2424

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) vs Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)} 7 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5X
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)24%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP18%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+25W9%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs23W
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.3 + A2DP/LE
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2424 pixels4%
Higher resolution screen
416 PPIvs+421 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 13MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4000 mAhvs+5100 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

35 Common items in both devices
128GB (96GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
ModelGalaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 9a GXQ96
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/20254/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025
Depth7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)416 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2700nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 15
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10)
Geekbench: 10050 (v6)
AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (96GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)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 networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
10-bit HDR10+
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSfeature not registered
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5100 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
23W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
45W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)Google Pixel 9a (GXQ96 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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