Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,194,673); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Google Pixel 7a by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Google Pixel 7a
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (54/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.