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Updated February 12, 2024·
For a significantly lower price, the Google Pixel 7a provides good camera capabilities, satisfactory performance, and some unique features like call screening. However, it has a plastic back, a 90Hz refresh rate screen, and a lower peak brightness compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24+. The Galaxy S24+ sports a glass body, superior screen resolution with a higher refresh rate, more RAM for better multitasking, and potentially longer battery life. If you prioritize higher performance, better display features, and a more robust design, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is a good choice, albeit at a higher cost. If cost is a major factor and you still want a good overall experience with some extra software perks, the Pixel 7a is a worthy option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- The Google Pixel 7a has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S24+.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Very good battery life
- Very good display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Video Quality
7.3
7.9
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Google Pixel 7a both have good videos, though the Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes somewhat better videos.
The Google Pixel 7a provides a superior video experience due to its excellent video software, stabilization, and microphone quality, allowing for clearer and more stable recordings, especially in low-light conditions. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes videos of lesser quality, primarily as a result of scoring lower in these key video capturing attributes.
Battery
6.9 Hours
8.7 Hours
The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24+ has 8.7 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 7a has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$499
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Google Pixel 7a has a price of $499 and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Google Pixel 7a both have very good overall cameras quality.
The Google Pixel 7a has a superior selfie quality primarily due to its better photo software experience and selfie camera quality, factors that are deemed very important and directly impact the overall camera performance. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has higher photo and video capabilities in multiple areas, but falls short in the selfie quality which is the most critical aspect for this comparison.
Photo Quality
8.0
8.5
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Google Pixel 7a both have very good photos.
The Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos partly because it has a stronger selfie camera performance compared to the Samsung Galaxy S24+, which is important if you often take selfies. Additionally, even though both phones have good photo software, resolution, dynamic range, and low-light performance, the overall camera versatility of the Pixel 7a is seen as good, which helps in producing better-quality photos across various scenarios compared to the poor versatility of the Galaxy S24+.
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How the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 10, 2023 | January 24, 2024 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 513 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG2 | SD8G3 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 8.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4385 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.98" x 2.87" | 6.24" x 2.99" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 6.91 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 276 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange, Onyx Black, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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