Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want longer battery life, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryGoogle Pixel 10a. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 5100 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S25 FE. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 2400, speed score 7 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).
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10a. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 10a | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹7,509 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 8GB + 128GB | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹59,999 at launch, ₹59,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Up ₹6,000 (12%) ₹49,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB: ₹59,999 8GB + 256GB: price not known 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Longest updates in its price range: until 2033 | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 4 September 2025 | 18 February 2026 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8 (Android 16) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.4/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a full day; 45W charging and wireless charging included. 4900 mAh | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. 5100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; not as good as the S25 in low light. | Best camera of these phonesReliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | Exynos 2400 is fast for daily use and most games, but runs warm under load. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.3 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,900 nits, easy to read in sun | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 30W wired, 10W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| 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 | 190 g | Best weight of these phones183 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.4 mm | 9 mm | 8.3 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 | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | Exynos chip gets warm in long gaming sessions. Wait for a sale: it dropped to ₹46,999 in 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. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena Tom's Guide | 91mobiles 7.9/10 GSMArena | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.2GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 940 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1; LPDDR5X) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD, 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, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 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 | 7.4mm thick, 190g | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | One UI 8 (Android 16) 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 5.4, NFC, USB-C 3.2 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Exynos 5300 5G (integrated) | Not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers 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 | Navy, Icyblue, White, Jetblack | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE₹59,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Google Pixel 10a?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if you want more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want longer battery life, the longest software support and to spend less.
- 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 S25 FE is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,999, Google Pixel 10a (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Sep 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Sep 2032 (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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