Google Pixel 11a vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the Google Pixel 11a scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 134.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (83/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Google Pixel 11a are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users.