Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Google Pixel 9a scores 6.9 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE scores 7.7. The Google Pixel 9a leads in display, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is ahead in performance, camera, battery, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9a cost $150.99 less ($499 vs $649.99). The Google Pixel 9a is the newer phone, announced Mar 19, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9a
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Brighter screen 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
- Lower launch price $499 vs $649.99
- Newer model Mar 19, 2025 vs Sep 26, 2024
- Lighter 185.9 g vs 213 g
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2424 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 23 W
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Faster wireless charging 15 W vs 7.5 W
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
- Thinner 8 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Overall
6.9
7.7
Display
7.8
7.6
Performance
6.0
6.8
Camera
6.2
8.0
Battery
5.1
5.4
Design
8.0
8.4
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
4.7
5.3
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Size
6.3 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
385 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
1,900 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.11 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Xclipse 940
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
8 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
13 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Capacity
5,100 mAh
4,700 mAh
Wired charging
23 W
25 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Dimensions
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm
162 × 77.3 × 8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8 mm
Weight
185.9 g
213 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Iris, Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony
Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Yellow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 14
Interface
Pixel UI
One UI 6.1
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy S24 FE
Announced
Mar 19, 2025
Sep 26, 2024
Released
Apr 10, 2025
Oct 3, 2024
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$499
$649.99
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