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; estimated prices are $180 and $204. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-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 (1,194,673 vs 613,957).

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Samsung Galaxy A25 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Samsung Galaxy A25
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 53
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 613957
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 957
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2095
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 197g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $204

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 96/100)
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 (37/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A25, the Google Pixel 7a scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 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 Samsung Galaxy A25 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A25: The Samsung Galaxy A25 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy A25
Processor Google Tensor G2 Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 1194673 613957
Geekbench Single 1459 957
Geekbench Multi 3451 2095
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 5W 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
Price $180 $204
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Samsung Galaxy A25
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
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
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A25 Exynos 1280
32/100 -94.6%
613957 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A25 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Samsung Galaxy A25
$204

Price difference: $24. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $24.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A25 (67/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A25 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (37/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A25 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

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

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Samsung Galaxy A25 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A25 — 32/100.

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 29/100).

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

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A25 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.