Google Pixel 11a vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,933,536).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1933536
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2755
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 7563
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (54/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Google Pixel 11a by 36.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (73/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (54/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 11a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.