Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,126,520); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 7a

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 29
Portability 97
Value for money 60

What makes Google Pixel 7a better?

  • Bigger battery: 4385 vs 3900 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 29/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1126520
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1461
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3867
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
  • Lighter: 163g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (97/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 7a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1126520 3034849
Geekbench Single 1461 2970
Geekbench Multi 3867 9490
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 7W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133 140
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm
Weight 193 g 163 g
Launch price — $1099

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 7a

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 7a

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 7a

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
29
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1126520 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +62.9%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Google Pixel 7a by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 7a

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

$1099

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (97/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.