Samsung Galaxy S24 leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S24 leads overall versus Pixel 9a. Build: 73.5 vs 89.5.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 9a
Best for users who prioritize display.
Samsung Galaxy S24
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Google Pixel 9a leads | 6.3"Better | 6.2" |
Resolution Google Pixel 9a leads | 1080 x 2424Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Google Pixel 9a leads | 2700 nitsBetter | 2600 nits |
Pixel Density Google Pixel 9a leads | 421 ppiBetter | 416 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceCPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 3.1GHz | 3.39GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 1x3.1GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHz | 1x3.39GHz + 3x3.1GHz + 2x2.9GHz + 2x2.2GHz + 1x3.2GHz + 2x2.9GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.95GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 1254417 | 1696727Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 1254417 | 1696727Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 5833 |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 4527 | 6747Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) - USA/Canada/ChinaExynos 2400 (4 nm) - InternationalBetter |
GPU Different | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) - USA/Canada/ChinaXclipse 940 - International |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 48MP + 13MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 1/2 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Google Pixel 9a leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 3x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 8x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Google Pixel 9a leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S24 leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S24 generally outperforms Pixel 9a across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) - USA/Canada/ChinaExynos 2400 (4 nm) - International vs Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy S24 the better choice for most users, though Pixel 9a may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize display. Pixel 9a offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S24 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 93,083 | ≈ Rs 94,763 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 125,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy S24 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S24 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S24 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S24 tends to last longer on a charge.
Google Pixel 9a: non-PTA approximately Rs 93,083; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S24: non-PTA approximately Rs 94,763; PTA Rs 125,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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