Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A06
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $180 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 20/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A06 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 346,495); the Google Pixel 7a has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A06 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 189g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $149 vs $180
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 22/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Google Pixel 7a scores 18 points higher (38/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 leads (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $180 | $149 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A06 by 244.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $31. Samsung Galaxy A06 is cheaper by $31.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (67/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A06 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A06 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.