Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 10a. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 5. It has a 5100 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S24. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) on Flipkart stock; Exynos 2400 on earlier stock, speed score 8 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch).
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S24 | Google Pixel 10a | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15RWins 8 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S24₹2,000 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹53,999 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹24,000 (30%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹6,000 (12%) ₹49,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹9,000 (20%) ₹44,999 at launch, ₹53,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹53,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹66,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Longest updates in its price range: until 2033 | Biggest battery in its price range: 7600 mAh Fastest charging in its price range: 100W | |
| Launched | 17 January 2024 | 18 February 2026 | 24 February 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a day with normal use, but 25W charging is slow. 4000 mAh | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. 5100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. 7600 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; close to the S25 in daylight. | Best camera of these phonesReliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. | |
| Speed | Fast for apps and games. Newer stock on Flipkart uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; older units have Exynos 2400. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. | |
| Screen size | 6.2 inch | 6.3 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 2,600 nits, easy to read in sun | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | 30W wired, 10W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | Yes | No | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones167 g | 183 g | 202 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.6 mm | 9 mm | 7.9 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | |
| Catch | Check which chip you get: Snapdragon units run cooler than Exynos ones. The 128GB model is hard to find now. | 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. | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. | |
| What owners say | Many owners say the battery drains much faster after the One UI 9 update, mostly while the phone is idle. Samsung has not confirmed a fix yet. | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8/10 Tom's Guide | 91mobiles 7.9/10 GSMArena | Smartprix 8.1/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
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Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) on Flipkart stock; Exynos 2400 on earlier stock | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Snapdragon: 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.39GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.1GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.2GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) or Xclipse 940 (Exynos) | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Hexagon NPU (Snapdragon) or Exynos NPU; TOPS not officially stated | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0 on 256GB and 512GB; LPDDR5X) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired PD 3.0 (about 50% in 30 min), 10W wireless, bypass charging; reverse charging not listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 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 | 7.6mm thick, 167g | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | One UI 6.1 (Android 14) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 7 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (Snapdragon X75 on Snapdragon units) | Not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S24₹55,999
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- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Google Pixel 10a?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Google Pixel 10a lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999, Google Pixel 10a (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S24, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch). Google Pixel 10a, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch).
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