Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy A23 comparison

Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6a
Samsung Galaxy A23
Samsung Galaxy A23
Released at Jul, 2022 Released at Mar, 2022

Pros

  • Battery with a higher capacity
  • Larger display size

Side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Samsung Galaxy A23. The key differences between them: 6.1" vs 6.6" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 178g vs 195g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.

Size comparison

Samsung Galaxy A23 front
76.9 mm (3.03″)
165.4 mm (6.51″)
Google Pixel 6a front
71.8 mm (2.83″)
152.2 mm (5.99″)
Samsung Galaxy A23 side
8.4 mm
Google Pixel 6a side
8.9 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Google Pixel 6a

Specifications comparison

General

Models
GX7AS / GB62Z / G1AZG SM-A235F / SM-A235F/DS / SM-A235F/DSN / SM-A235M / SM-A235M/DS

Software

Operating System
Android 12 Android 12
Custom UI
One UI 4.1

Body

Dimensions
71.8 x 152.2 x 8.9mm 76.9 x 165.4 x 8.4mm
Weight
178g 195g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colours
Chalk / Charcoal / Sage Black / White / Peach / Blue

Display

Size
6.1" 6.6"
Type
OLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels 1080x2408 pixels
Density
429ppi 400ppi
Refresh rate
90Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera

Rear camera
12MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS / 5MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12µm / 2MP, f/2.4, (macro) / 2MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front camera
8MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm 8MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Processor

Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm) Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20 Adreno 610

Memory

RAM size
6GB 4 / 6 / 8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5

Storage

Internal storage
128GB 64 / 128GB
Card slot
- +

Connectivity

Number of SIMs
1 2
SIM type
Nano-SIM / eSIM Nano-SIM
Cellular technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
a / b / g / n / ac / 6e a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth
5.2 5.0
NFC
+
Navigation
GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 2.0

Audio

Earphone Jack
3.5mm mini-jack

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor
+ +
Face ID
-
Accelerometer
+ +
Barometer
+
Gyro sensor
+ +
Geomagnetic sensor
+ +
Hall sensor
-
Proximity sensor
+
Ambient Light sensor
-

Battery

Capacity
4410mAh 5000mAh
Type
Li-Po Li-Po
Fast charging
+ +
Wireless charging
-
Reverse wireless charging
-

Performance

AnTuTu
273554 (v9)
GeekBench
1632 (v5.1)

FAQ

What is the difference between the Pixel 6a and the Galaxy A23?

The main differences are: 6.1" vs 6.6" display, 4410mAh vs 5000mAh battery, 6GB vs 4 / 6 / 8GB RAM and 178g vs 195g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.

Which has a bigger battery, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A23?

The Galaxy A23 has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4410mAh.

Which has a larger display, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A23?

The Galaxy A23 has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.1".

Which is lighter, the Pixel 6a or the Galaxy A23?

The Pixel 6a is lighter: 178g vs 195g.

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