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Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S25 FE vs Pixel 9a: The bona-fide affordable flagship battle
The Galaxy S25 FE is the next iteration of Samsung's "barebones flagship" idea. The phone is aimed to give you that flagship experience and feel at a lower price, cutting a corner or two in the process. This last model is expected to bring some upgrades to the battery capacity and charging and also feature a different chipset than its predecessor, so we're thrilled to see what the end package will look the other side of this comparison lies the Pixel 9a—a pretty successful contender employing the same idea of an "affordable flagship," offering a ton of features for just $499. At this price, the Pixel 9a is almost unbeatable in this segment. Today we're going to explore that "almost" and pit it against the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE. Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S25 Plus differences: *rumored Table of Contents: In a world where most smartphone models look very similar, the Galaxy S25 FE and the Pixel 9a somehow manage to look different. Samsung continues to polish the design it started with the Galaxy S21, and according to the latest info, the Galaxy S25 FE feels and looks very similar to the Galaxy S25 features the same flat sides, slightly curved corners, and separate vertical cutouts for the cameras on the back as previous generations of the S series, and that's not a bad thing. It looks stylish, and the bezel around the display is minimal. Now, when it comes to the Pixel 9a , Google made a radical turn in the design of the Pixel 9 series to bring it into the modern flat and angular smartphone world. The Pixel 9a was subsequently affected, getting many of the features of that new design. There are differences, however, when we put both phones side-by-side. The camera system of the Pixel 9a is housed in a horizontal, pill-shaped cutout that's flush with the back of the phone. The bezels around the screen are also substantially bigger than the ones we find on the S25 FE. *rumored In terms of size and weight, even though the Pixel 9a has a smaller footprint, thanks to its 6.3-inch screen, the device weighs almost the same as the Galaxy S25 FE. The Pixel 9a feels good in the hand, not as good as the curved Pixel 8a but still the Galaxy S25 FE is substantially larger, we expect the ergonomics to be a tad worse compared to the Pixel 9a . But not by much. We have to wait until we lay our hands on the Galaxy S25 FE to give you some insight on that one. As far as materials go, we expect similar Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame on the Galaxy S25 FE as we've been seeing on all Galaxy S-series devices of late. The Pixel 9a also comes with an aluminum frame, but the back is made out of recycled plastic, which might be a downside to some people. In all fairness, it doesn't feel all that cheap; it's sturdy and won't shatter to pieces if you drop the phone. *rumored We don't know much about the colors of the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE, but we suspect they will mimic the hues of the previous generation to some extent. The Pixel 9a features some of the trademarked hues Google has been using on Pixel phones for the past couple of generations. Display Differences Size versus resolution? The display of the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to be a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution, resulting in around 385 PPI pixel density. According to the latest rumors the display will have a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2600 Pixel 9a , on the other hand, features a smaller 6.3-inch pOLED screen that has a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels. While the difference in resolution is not that big as a number, the smaller size of the Pixel 9a 's display means more pixels per inch, around 422 of them, to be precise. *rumored Pixel phones occupy the top of our brightness table, with the Pixel 9a managing 2561 nits at 20% APL, one of the highest results of all the phones we've tested. The Galaxy S25 FE is rated at 2600 nits, so we expect similar results, but we need to wait to run all the tests in our lab to give you an objective comparison. Samsung seems to be keen on keeping the Exynos brand alive, and the Galaxy S25 FE is poised to receive one new addition to that silicon family - the Exynos 2400 chipset. It features quite an interesting design - one 3.2 GHz ARM Cortex-X4 core, 2 x 2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A720 cores, 3 x 2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A720 cores, and finally 4 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A520 ones. That's a total of 10 cores! Some early benchmarks of the chip place the performance somewhere between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3. Geekbench 6 scores are around 2000 points in single-core tests and 6500 points in multi-core, but we don't know how the silicon will perform inside the Galaxy S25 FE. The Pixel 9a is the last Pixel that uses Samsung design and manufacturing process for its Tensor G4 chipset, next generation will switch to TSMC for the Tensor G5. The numbers Pixel 9a was able to score in the aforementioned tests were around 1700 and 4000 in single- and multi-core performance respectively, so it looks like a win for the Galaxy S25 FE at this point. *rumored In terms of RAM, the Pixel 9a features 8 GB of it, which in 2025 starts to seem low on an Android phone. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to come with 12GB on board in all storage configurations. Now, when it comes to software, there's no difference between these two support-wise, but the Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 out of the box, while the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to run Android 16 when it launches, which can lead to a one-generation software difference at the end of the seven-year support cycle both phones feature. The camera specs of the Galaxy S25 FE are still under wraps, but according to the rumors, we will most likely get the same camera system as the predecessor. This includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The Pixel 9a is a known entity with its dual camera system. The phone comes equipped with a 48MP main camera with a 1/1.2" sensor and a 13MP ultrawide one. There's no dedicated telephoto, and you only get 2x crops from the main sensor as an optical-like alternative. *rumored The Pixel 9a managed 134 points in our camera benchmark test, which, considering the lack of a dedicated telephoto, is a pretty decent result. We don't know how the Galaxy S25 FE will fare, but the previous generation FE managed 150 points in the same test, so the new one might have an intrinsic advantage always, camera specs don't paint the whole picture, and we will snap some side-by-side comparison images once we get the Galaxy S25 FE. One of the upgrades that the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to bring concerns the battery capacity. According to the latest information, the phone will sport a 4,900 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh more than the previous model, but still far from the silicon-carbon "monsters" we've been seeing lately from China, featuring capacities north of 6,000 mAh. The Pixel 9a has a decent 5,100 mAh battery on board, and it managed 8h 11m in our battery test, placing itself 19th among phones tested in the past 2 years. Not a bad result at all. Stay tuned for our battery benchmarks, which will show how these 200 mAh have or have not improved the battery life of the FE and if it can be a match for the Pixel 9a . *rumored Where the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE could excel, though, is fast charging. According to the rumors, the phone will bump up the charging speed to 45W wired. The Pixel 9a , on the other hand, comes with rather slow 23W wired charging support. *rumored So, which one is better, then? It's too early to tell at this point, as the Galaxy S25 FE is still under wraps. But judging from all the information we have, the old saying "you get what you pay for" seems to apply here as well. The Pixel 9a is $499, and some corners have been cut to achieve this price tag. There's no telephoto camera, the back is made out of plastic, and the Tensor G4 chipset inside is not the most powerful out there. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to cost more (around $700), but these $200 on top will get you a bigger screen, one additional telephoto camera, potentially faster chipset and charging, and better build materials. We'll update this comparison once we finish the review of the Galaxy S25 FE.
Phone Arena
09-07-2025
- Phone Arena
I believe the Pixel 9a is 2025's best mid-range phone, especially at this hefty Prime Day discount
While so many hardcore Google fans and Android enthusiasts in general are likely looking forward to the search giant's Pixel 10 family launch next month, I'm here today to recommend the existing Pixel 9a . I admit I was skeptical about the 6.3-inch mid-ranger after Big G unveiled the Tensor G4-powered device back in March without an actual release date attached to its name, but the company managed to iron out all of the handset's early kinks remarkably quickly. And now the unlocked Google Pixel 9a with 128GB storage is marked down by an unprecedented $75.01 from a regular price of $499 in an Obsidian colorway, which I feel is an unmissable Amazon Prime Day 2025 deal. 5G, Unlocked, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, 6.3-Inch P-OLED Screen with 2424 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Google Tensor G4 Processor, Android 15, Google Gemini, 48 + 13MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 13MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,100mAh Battery, 23W Charging Capabilities, Obsidian Color, Amazon Prime Membership Required Buy at Amazon My love story with Google-made (or at least Google-marketed) smartphones started nearly a decade ago, when the Nexus 5X caught my attention with what looked to me like unbeatable value for my money. Fast-forward nine years later, and while both the Nexus family and my dearly beloved 5X are now long gone (bootloop plague be damned!), the Pixel 9a feels like the closest thing to a Nexus product I've seen in quite some time, especially at its sweet aforementioned Prime Day discount. I'm saying that as a buyer who hasn't been able to take advantage of such a promotion, mind you, and who feels zero remorse after paying full price for a "mid-range" phone powered by the same chip as the high-end Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold. The total lack of stutter in my day-to-day Pixel 9a experience these last few months is just one of the key reasons I recommend, nay, urge you to at least consider a purchase right now, followed by the exceptional real-life performance of that 48 + 13MP dual rear-facing camera system and single 13MP front-facing snapper. That's a screen worthy of a lot more than $500. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena Look, I'm not exactly what you'd call a "power user", at least in the sense that I have absolutely no intention of spending over $1,000 or even $800 for what are conventionally considered the best Android phones out there. But I've tested enough devices and watched enough reviews to know how a great photograph taken by a great smartphone is supposed to look. And the Pixel 9a is objectively and undeniably great in that department too. The compact (by 2025 standards) P-OLED screen, the large (by 6.3-inch phone standards) 5,100mAh battery, the powerful (by any standards) stereo speakers, and even the charging speeds have all enhanced my pride with my Pixel 9a buying decision in the months I've been using this bad boy as a daily driver, so I can only imagine how some of you will feel in September or October if you pull the trigger at the handset's new record low price today. Just remember that you need an Amazon Prime membership. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Android Authority
07-07-2025
- Android Authority
Possible Google Pixel 10a back cover makes a very early (and very sketchy) appearance
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR An image of a 'Google Pixel 10A engineering back cover' has emerged online. The back appears to be slightly different from the Pixel 9a. It's only been a few months since the release of the Pixel 9a, but that's not going to stop leakers from going after its successor. We've already heard a few rumors about the Pixel 10a, such as its codename. Now a new potential leak may give us a few more details about the next entry to Google's mid-range line. On the Chinese auction website Goofish, a seller who goes by the name Shirotaku posted a listing for a 'Google Pixel 10A engineering back cover.' While the listing is still up, the item is no longer available for purchase. Of course, take this supposedly leaked engineering sample with a grain of salt. If this is a real engineering sample of the back of a Pixel 10a, then it looks like it will be slightly different from the Pixel 9a. Most notably, the hole for the flash is placed further away from where the cameras will be. That means you're Pixel 9a case may not work on the Pixel 10a. Other than that, there's not much else to glean from this image. We can't verify the veracity of this leak. So to reiterate, take this leak with a healthy dose of skepticism. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Gizmodo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
No Mercy for Google on Prime Day, Amazon Clears Out Pixel 9a Stock Just 2 Months After Its Launch
Prime Day has turned out to be the highlight of the year to purchase nearly anything discounted, with Amazon turning it into the largest shopping day of the year. Prices are insane, and this year Google products are one of the hottest stuff. The Pixel 9a is the lower-priced alternative to Google's new Pixel 9 series and it is now available at an all-time low price): You can now buy the Pixel 9a 128GB for $449, down from its original price of $499. This $50 discount might not seem huge at first glance but for a brand-new device that's barely two months old, it's a rare and exciting opportunity. See at Amazon The Pixel 9a is Google-designed and packed with features that exceed what you would find here for this price: There's Gemini which is the built-in AI assistant that can help you find information in your Google apps, like Google Maps, Calendar, Gmail, and YouTube Music – all by simple voice command. Gemini Live makes it even simpler to chat and it follows along even when you change topics. Pixel Camera is world-famous for capturing stunning images and video, and with Google AI, your picture-taking can look even better. Add Me and Best Take features make group photos easy to take and enjoyable with everyone getting to look their best. Macro Focus enables you to capture tiny details like rain or flower petals in amazingly vivid clarity. Thanks to Google's Adaptive Battery technology, you can use the phone for over 30 hours on a single charge. For even greater stamina, there is Extreme Battery Saver mode which can take it up to 100 hours, putting your mind at ease on long days or road trips. This phone is also tough with IP68 dust and water resistance and scratch-resistant display, so it's the most resilient Pixel A-Series phone yet. Security and software updates are also top of mind for Google, and the Pixel 9a receives seven years of OS and security updates. Pixel Drops bring new and improved features along the way so your phone gets better and safer over time. Features like automatic theft detection, crash detection,and scam protection tools keep your data safe and give you more peace of mind. With this Prime Day deal, it's the perfect time to upgrade to Google's greatest budget phone. See at Amazon
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Google Pixel 9a just dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day — now $449
The Google Pixel 9a is already the cheapest phone in Google's portfolio, but you don't necessarily have to pay full price for it. Despite the phone only being a few months old, it's already been on sale a couple of times — and the price has dropped again for Prime Day 2025. You can pick up the Pixel 9a for just $449 over at Amazon, which is a $50 saving on the original list price. It's also the lowest price we've seen for this phone, which offers an excellent AI experience for a fraction of the cost of other Pixel phones. One of the best cheap phones is now down to its lowest ever price, with $50 off the list price. Best of all, this is unlocked, which means you won't be stuck on a specific carrier if you don't want to be. All to let you enjoy great cameras, solid battery life and access to some of the best AI phone features around for less. One of my favorite things about the Pixel 9a design is that Google managed to reduce the camera bump to almost nothing — and without making the phone ludicrously thick. There's still a tiny bump, so it's not completely flush, but it certainly makes the phone look a lot nicer when combined with the flat-edged design. It's not all about the looks, though. The Pixel 9a also benefits from the super-bright 6.3-inch Actua display, the same camera prowess you'd expect from all Pixel phones, as well as access to all of Google's best AI features. While the Gemini Advanced trial may only be a month long, the Tensor G4 chipset allows all the best new AI features from the Pixel 9 to run on the Pixel 9a as well. Battery life is also pretty solid, lasting just over 13 hours during our testing, and slightly faster 23W wired charging speeds. However, wireless charging is rather slow and limited to 7.5W. So bear that in mind. The best part about the Pixel 9a is its price, and with its cost dropping even lower for Prime Day, one of the best cheap phones just got even cheaper. Better still, because it's unlocked, you retain all the freedom of not locking your phone to a specific carrier or data plan. For even more deals worth checking out, we'll keep up to date in our Amazon Prime Day live blog.
