Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 60/100 vs 50/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 754,064); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1126520 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3867 vs 2710
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 200g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 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 (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Google Pixel 7a scores 10 points higher (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" 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 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 7a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Google Pixel 7a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
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 A26?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (64/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.