Google Pixel 9a
$499
Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1,299
| Pixel 9a | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 499 | USD 1,299 |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 23 | 45 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Display | 6.3" • Actua pOLED • 120Hz | 6.8" • Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 200MP |
| Front Camera | 13MP | 12MP |
| OS | Android Android 15 | Android 14 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 800 cheaper
Pixel 9aUSD 499
vsGalaxy S24 UltraUSD 1,299
RAM
4 GB more RAM
Galaxy S24 Ultra12 GB RAM
vsPixel 9a8 GB RAM
Storage
2× more storage
Galaxy S24 Ultra256 GB
vsPixel 9a128 GB
Charging
22 W faster wired charging
Galaxy S24 Ultra45 W wired
vsPixel 9a23 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
Pixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
vsGalaxy S24 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Display
Larger display
Galaxy S24 Ultra6.8-inch
vsPixel 9a6.3-inch
Build
46 g lighter
Pixel 9a185.9 g
vsGalaxy S24 Ultra232 g
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
Lower priceGoogle Pixel 9a
Much lower purchase priceUSD 499
Lighter build185.9 g
Smaller 6.3-inch display6.3″
Best if you want
More hardwareSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
More RAM and storage12 GB RAM · 256 GB
Faster wired charging45 W wired
Larger 6.8-inch6.8-inch
What CompareTab says about Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra combines more RAM and storage with faster wired charging than Pixel 9a, with 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB, a 6.8 inch display versus 6.3 inch, and 45 W wired charging versus 23 W. It also adds a higher-resolution rear camera (200 MP versus 48 MP) and a telephoto rear camera. Google Pixel 9a, however, is around $800 cheaper and lighter at 185.9 g versus 232 g and has higher quoted peak brightness at 2700 nits versus 2600 nits. The main trade-off is the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s extra RAM, storage, faster charging, larger display, and camera features versus the Pixel 9a’s lower price, higher quoted peak brightness, and lighter build.
