Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $180 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 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 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1890
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $180
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 22/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Google Pixel 7a scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). 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 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $180 | $147 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $33. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $33.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.