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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy M35

What Pixel 9a does better (14) and where Galaxy M35 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 9a
Google · 2025Pixel 9a
8.8Score
14 advantages≈ $340
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Samsung Galaxy M35
Samsung · 2024Galaxy M35
8.3Score
6 advantages≈ $360
8.1Display7.4
7.5Performance5.7
8.2Camera8.0
5.5Battery7.5
9.8Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 9aGalaxy M35
73.3 × 154.78.978.6 × 162.39.1
Pixel 9aGalaxy M35Difference
Height154.7 mm162.3 mm−7.6 mm
Width73.3 mm78.6 mm−5.3 mm
Thickness8.9 mm9.1 mm−0.2 mm
Weight186 g222 g−36 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 9a better than Galaxy M35?

  1. AnTuTu score1,254,417 vs 768,538+63%
  2. Peak brightness2,700 nits vs 1,000 nits2.7×
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,527 vs 2,758+64%
  4. Wireless chargingYes · Galaxy M35: No
  5. CPU frequency3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+29%
  6. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  7. eSIMYes · Galaxy M35: No
  8. Weight186 g vs 222 g+19%
  9. Pixel density422 ppi vs 390 ppi+8%
  10. USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
  11. Process4 nm vs 5 nm+25%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is Galaxy M35 better than Pixel 9a?

  1. Battery capacity5,100 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+18%
  2. Wired charging23 W vs 25 W+9%
  3. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  4. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 9a: Yes
  5. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.6″+5%
  6. Charged in 30 min47% vs 52%+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 9a≈ $3408.8
Design
Weight186 g222 g
Thickness8.9 mm9.1 mm
Height154.7 mm162.3 mm
Width73.3 mm78.6 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyDark Blue, Light Blue, Gray
Display
Screen size6.3″6.6″
PanelP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,424 px2,340 px
Pixel density422 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness1,930 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%83.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Exynos 1380
Chip makerGoogleExynos
Process4 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G68 MP5
AnTuTu score1,254,417768,538
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,5272,758
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,630—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.96"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,100 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Active use (test)12.7 h—
Wired charging23 W25 W
Charged in 30 min47%52%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27.2 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg0.31 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 8.5
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle52 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classA—
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