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Google Pixel 9a
Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1440 x 3088 pixels
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200 MP
8K@24/30fps
General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
February 01, 2023
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 13
Custom UI
One UI 5.1
OS Updates
7 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
5 Years
AI Features
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
186 g
234 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Aluminum Frame
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.8 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
1750 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1440 x 3088 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
500 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.3:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
89.9 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 740
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
200 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
Video Recording Features
Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
12 MP
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1 5G Bands
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
15 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
SIM 2 5G Bands
18 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
15 Bands
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
Yes
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
45W
Charging Speed
65% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
5W
15W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
4.5W
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Others
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Price in India
₹49999
₹79999
FAQs
In this comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
The Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra provides 4 years. When it comes to security updates, Google Pixel 9a leads with 7 years of support.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also has a brighter display with 2700 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.
Google Pixel 9a has a larger 5100 mAh battery for longer usage. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports faster wired charging at 45W. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also offers faster wireless charging at 15W.
Both phones have the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.