Google Pixel 9A (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Here you can compare Google Pixel 9A (256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. Comparing Google Pixel 9A (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Google Pixel 9A (256GB) stands against Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Google Pixel 9A (256GB) is $549.99 and for Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is $229.94. The details of both of these products were last updated on Mar 13, 2026.
| Specification | Google Pixel 9A (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Price | $549.99 | $229.94 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 Better Specs | 83 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Thickness | 10.16 mm | 7.4 mm Slimmer |
| Unique Features | No Wireless Charging | 3.5mm Audio Jack No |
General
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | March 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool |
Design
| Dimensions | 73.66 x 154.94 x 10.16 mm | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 187.11 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Iris, Peony, Porcelain, Obsidian | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/70/71/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
Extra
| GPS | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini) | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours |
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