Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A10

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; estimated prices are $799 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 9/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 156,000); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 198g).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 99
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 156000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 254
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 802
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $160 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Google Pixel 9 scores 41 points higher (50/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (99/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A10: The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Samsung Galaxy A10
Processor Google Tensor G4 Exynos 7884
AnTuTu 1561427 156000
Geekbench Single 1850 254
Geekbench Multi 4900 802
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 198 g 168 g
Price $799 $160
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 3400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy A10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A10 Exynos 7884
9/100 -900.9%
156000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Samsung Galaxy A10 by 900.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Samsung Galaxy A10
$160

Price difference: $639. Samsung Galaxy A10 is cheaper by $639.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (75/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (33/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (99/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Samsung Galaxy A10?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.