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 — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,126,520); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Bigger battery: 4385 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1126520
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1461
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3867
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Google Pixel 7a by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 7a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (89/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 14 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.