Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A06

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $999 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 20/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A06 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 346,495); the Google Pixel 9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 by 30 points (50/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
Samsung Galaxy A06
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 63
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 1364
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A06 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g
  • Cheaper: $149 vs $999

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 30 points higher (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A06: The Samsung Galaxy A06 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Samsung Galaxy A06
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 1499601 346495
Geekbench Single 1880 420
Geekbench Multi 5100 1364
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2856x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 25W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Price $999 $149
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
Samsung Galaxy A06
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A06
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
Samsung Galaxy A06
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A06 MediaTek Helio G85
20/100 -332.8%
346495 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A06 by 332.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
Samsung Galaxy A06
$149

Price difference: $850. Samsung Galaxy A06 is cheaper by $850.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (77/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 by 30 points (50/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A06?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A06 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.