Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a wins 5 of 5. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10a. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 10a. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 5100 mAh battery.
- SpeedGoogle Pixel 10a. Faster for games and heavy apps: Google Tensor G4, speed score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10a. Costs 11% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 5 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹62,999 | ₹55,999 |
| Launched | 25 March 2026 | 18 February 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. |
| Camera | Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic. | Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. |
| Speed | Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. |
| Catch | Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026). | Almost the same as the Pixel 9a, has a plastic back and thick bezels, and Google raised the US price to $599 (about ₹56,900) in October 2026. |
| Updates | 6 years | 7 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging | 30W wired PD 3.0 (about 50% in 30 min), 10W wireless, bypass charging; reverse charging not listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/2.0", Dual Pixel AF, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, 1/3.1"); 13MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 2.0, NFC (market dependent) | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy A57₹62,999
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A57 or Google Pixel 10a?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 5 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, longer battery life, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10a takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Google Pixel 10a lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Google Pixel 10a is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 costs ₹62,999, Google Pixel 10a costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy A57: 6 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Google Pixel 10a: 7 years, now on Android 17 QPR1.