Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A91
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A91 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy A91, the Google Pixel 8a scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A91 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 10, One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy A91, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A91
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (70/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (70/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A91 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A91 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A91 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Samsung Galaxy A91?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A91 is a better fit for everyday use.