Phone Comparison
Compare Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A27
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Google Pixel | Samsung |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $499 | $375 |
| Score | N/A | 42/100 |
| Display | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | Li-Po 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 50 MP |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 International SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm² (≈83.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Type | P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | N/A |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohns level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| HDR | N/A | HDR |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6457-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core(1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro) |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | N/A |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Po 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0 , Bypass charging | 25W wired, 45% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 5W wireless | N/A |
| Reverse | 7.5W wireless | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in) | 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (6.39 x 3.08 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 min) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display) | Fingerprint (side-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing, Samsung DeX support |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |