Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $799 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 27/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.5mm).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 23 points (50/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 1890
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 198g
  • Cheaper: $147 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Google Pixel 9 scores 23 points higher (50/100 vs 27/100). 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 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Samsung Galaxy A17
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 1561427 602971
Geekbench Single 1850 760
Geekbench Multi 4900 1890
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 198 g 190 g
Price $799 $147
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100 -159.0%
602971 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 159.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147

Price difference: $652. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $652.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 23 points (50/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.