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Google Pixel 9a vs Galaxy S23 FE

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Google · 2025

Google Pixel 9a

$499

83.7/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.7

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera82/100

Battery86/100

Samsung · 2023

Galaxy S23 FE

$599

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Google Pixel 9a:

✓23g lighter chassis (186g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $599)
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.4" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Google Pixel 9a	Galaxy S23 FE
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.3"	6.4"
Resolution & Density	2424x1080 (422 ppi)	2340x1080 (403 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,700 nits peak	1,450 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung GN3	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	8 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP, f/2.2	10 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm	158 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
Weight	186 g	209 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	23W wired fast charging	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	7W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	$599

Editorial Lab Verdict

Google Pixel 9a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.7/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Google Pixel 9a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 82/100 camera rating.

When to buy Google Pixel 9a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.7 vs top rival 83.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more)

When to buy Galaxy S23 FE:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 9a vs Galaxy S23 FE

Which phone is better: Google Pixel 9a or Galaxy S23 FE?

Google Pixel 9a leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.7/100 compared to Galaxy S23 FE (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.7 vs top rival 83.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+600 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Google Pixel 9a and Galaxy S23 FE?

Google Pixel 9a is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while Galaxy S23 FE features a 6.4-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Google Pixel 9a and Galaxy S23 FE?

In lab hardware evaluations, Google Pixel 9a scores 82/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S23 FE scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Google Pixel 9a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Google Pixel 9a vs Galaxy S23 FE

Which phone is better: Google Pixel 9a or Galaxy S23 FE?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Google Pixel 9a and Galaxy S23 FE?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Google Pixel 9a and Galaxy S23 FE?

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