Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a

vsSamsung Galaxy A36

Samsung Galaxy A36

Google Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy A36
Display6.3-inch Actua display, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 2,700 nits (Google: 35% brighter than Pixel 8a)6.7" Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits peak
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Rear Camera48MP main + 13MP ultrawide, Macro Focus50MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 5MP macro
BatteryOver 30 hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver (Google claims)5,000 mAh, 45W wired
DurabilityIP68 water and dust resistanceIP67, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColorsObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony—
SoftwareSeven years of OS updates, security updates and Pixel Drops; Gemini Nano—
Price499 dollars at launch in the US—
RAM—8GB
Storage—128GB / 256GB
Front Camera—12MP
OS—Android 15, One UI 7
Dimensions—162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm, 195 g