Pixel 6a vs Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12): Which One Should You Buy?
Pixel 6a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 70.4/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Pixel 6a
Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12)
Pixel 6a wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedSamsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12)7280
- CameraPixel 6a7260
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatterySamsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12)7078
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValuePixel 6a8068
- Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) has the bigger battery4,700 mAh vs 4,410 mAh
- Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
- Pixel 6a is lighter178 g vs 213 g
- Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Pixel 6a wins — BeastScore 70.4/100
After comparing all the specs, Pixel 6a is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W.
Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W
Larger battery capacity: 4,700 mAh (+290 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 6.7" vs max 6.1" for media & multitasking
Common questions
Which is better: Pixel 6a or Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12)?
Pixel 6a leads with an overall BeastScore of 70.4/100 compared to Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) (69.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W.
What are the main battery and display differences between Pixel 6a and Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12)?
Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch display and 4410 mAh battery. Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) has a 6.7-inch display and 4700 mAh battery.
How do Pixel 6a and Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) compare for speed?
Pixel 6a scores 72/100 for performance; Samsung SM-S721U Galaxy S24 FE UW 5G TD-LTE 128GB / SM-S721R4 (Samsung R12) scores 80/100.
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