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Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Google Pixel 7a

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Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Google Pixel 7a

57 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A25
VS
69 out of 100
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy A25
Google Pixel 7a

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A25 (with Exynos 1280) that was released on December 11, 2023, against the Google Pixel 7a, which is powered by Google Tensor G2 and came out 7 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A25
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 615 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • The phone is 7 months newer
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 7a
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 91% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (919K versus 480K)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 7.5W
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
  • 48% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1443 and 972 points
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A25 and Google Pixel 7a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A25
vs
Pixel 7a

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.5 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI396 ppi429 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness1000 nits700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1300 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio84.2%81.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space145.1%98.4%
PWM119 Hz218 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A25
1038 nits
Pixel 7a+4%
1081 nits

Design and build

Height161 mm (6.34 inches)152 mm (5.98 inches)
Width76.5 mm (3.01 inches)72.9 mm (2.87 inches)
Thickness8.3 mm (0.33 inches)9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)193.5 g (6.83 oz)
WaterproofNoIP67
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, YellowWhite, Gray, Blue, Orange
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Galaxy A25+4%
84.2%
Pixel 7a
81.1%

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A25 and Google Pixel 7a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1280Google Tensor G2
Max clock2400 MHz2850 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.35 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 2 cores at 2.85 GHz: Cortex-X1
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process5 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNext-gen Tensor Processing Unit
GraphicsMali-G68 MP4Mali-G710 MP7
GPU shading units256672
GPU clock972 MHz850 MHz
FLOPS~487 GFLOPS~1142.4 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Galaxy A25
2089
Pixel 7a+67%
3493
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A25
480563
Pixel 7a+91%
919429
CPU158444270666
GPU105626278031
Memory89882158923
UX126611211809
Total score480563919429
Samples[21 tests][15 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature45.6 °C50.8 °C
Stability - 65%
Graphics test - 37 FPS
Graphics score - 6343
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 7491
Video editing - 6362
Photo editing - 19137
Data manipulation - 10430
Writing score - 15033

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Memory clock2133 MHz3200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6Stock Android
OS size20 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4385 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (49% in 30 min)Yes (20% in 36 min)
Full charging time1:24 hr1:57 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing06:44 hr08:24 hr
Watching video11:34 hr13:40 hr
Gaming04:52 hr05:06 hr
Standby91 hr76 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A25
18:26 hr
Pixel 7a+5%
19:16 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61209000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length27 mm26 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KJN1Sony IMX787
Sensor size1/2.76"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.64 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSamsung ISOCELL (S5K)4HASony IMX712
Sensor size1/4"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution2 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC02M1 -
StabilizationNo -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 69
Zoom - 105
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 7a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorHynix Hi-1339 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNo -
StabilizationDigital -
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 136
Video - 146

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A25
79.6 dB
Pixel 7a+14%
90.4 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedDecember 2023May 2023
Release dateDecember 2023May 2023
Launch price$299$499
SAR (head)0.46 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.19 W/kg -
Sensors - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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