Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A25

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 60/100 vs 48/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A25 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 (1,126,520 vs 615,425).

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A25 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 7a

Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy A25

Performance 47
Display 80
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 58
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 7a better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1126520 vs 615425
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 956
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3867 vs 2082
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 197g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A25 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (58/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A25, the Google Pixel 7a scores 12 points higher (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy A25
Processor Google Tensor G2 Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 1126520 615425
Geekbench Single 1461 956
Geekbench Multi 3867 2082
Display 6.1" OLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 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 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 —
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 161.0×76.5×8.3 mm
Weight 193 g 197 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Samsung Galaxy A25

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

Samsung Galaxy A25

  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 7a

  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery

Samsung Galaxy A25

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1126520 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A25 Exynos 1280
48/100 -83.0%
615425 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (64/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (67/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A25?

The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A25 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A25?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A25 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A25?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A25?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A25?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.