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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G vs Google Pixel 9a

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G

  • 213 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 2400e (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 57,500In Stock
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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a

  • 186 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 53,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 8 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel 9a has a bigger battery (5,100 mAh), runs newer Android 15 and has a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G has optical zoom, 4K recording at up to 120 fps, a larger 6.7-inch screen and a longer cycle life (2,000 cycles).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
213 g
Google Pixel 9a
186 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
About 6.7 inch screen
Google Pixel 9a
About 6.3 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
Exynos 2400e (4 nm) processor
Google Pixel 9a
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
4,700 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 9a
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G
25 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 9a
23 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G

  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Larger 6.7-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 2,000 (vs 1,000).
  • Faster wireless charging: 15 W (vs 7.5 W).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).
  • Slimmer: 8 mm thick (vs 8.9 mm).

Google Pixel 9a

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 mAh (vs 4,700 mAh).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,700 nits (vs 1,900).
  • Lighter: 186 g (vs 213 g).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceExynos 2400e processorGoogle Tensor G4 processor
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity4,700 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging23 W wired, 7.5 W wireless charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
BrandSamsungGoogle
ModelGalaxy S24 FEPixel 9a
Announced2024, September 262025, March 19
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, October 03Available. Released 2025, April 10
Model numbersSM-S721B, SM-S721B/DS, SM-S721U1, SM-S721U, SM-S721W, SM-S7210, SM-S721NGXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12
SAR0.94 W/kg (head)     0.71 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU0.86 W/kg (head)     1.29 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Dimensions162 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
DisplayDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak)P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
ProcessorExynos 2400e (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPU10-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUXclipse 940Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 3.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front camera10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR, panorama

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Battery4700 mAhLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging25W wired, PD, QC2, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging
Wireless charging15W wireless—
Reverse chargingReverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 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, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO
RadioUnspecifiedNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, YellowObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony
Desktop modeSamsung DeX (desktop experience support)—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1548896 (v10) GeekBench: 6299 (v6) 3DMark: 3889 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display1372 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-24.6 LUFS (Very good)—
BatteryActive use score 11:48h—
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 1254417 (v10) GeekBench: 4527 (v6) 3DMark: 2630 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—1930 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-27.2 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery score—Active use score 12:42h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 FE 5GGoogle Pixel 9a
EnergyClass BClass B
Battery42:00h endurance, 2000 cycles52:19h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass B

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel 9a if you want a bigger battery and newer Android 15, or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G if you would rather have optical zoom and 4K recording at up to 120 fps.

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