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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 each come out ahead on 5 counts, so it comes down to which strengths matter to you.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9a for

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 vs 4,000 mAh (28% more)
  • Thinner folded: 8.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • OS updates for longer, until Apr 2032
  • Better water resistance: IP68 vs IP48
  • Newer: launched April 2025

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for

  • Faster wireless charging: 15 W vs 7.5 W
  • Bigger main screen: 6.7" vs 6.3"
  • More compact folded: 69.8 mm shorter
  • More RAM: up to 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB

Size comparison

Folded, the Google Pixel 9a is 69.8 mm taller, 1.8 mm wider and 6 mm thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.4" smaller. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.

  • Google Pixel 9a154.9 × 73.7 × 8.9 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip685.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
AnnouncedMarch 19, 2025July 10, 20241
ReleasedApril 10, 2025July 31, 20241
Launch price$499—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size154.9 × 73.7 × 8.9 mm85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded1
Unfolded size—165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm1
Thickness8.9 mm? (better)14.9 mm folded, 6.9 mm open1
Weight187.1 g187 g1
FrameSatin metalMatte aluminum1
BackComposite matte—
Water resistanceIP68 (better)IP48
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonyYellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Crafted Black, White, Peach1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size6.3"6.7"
Cover screen—3.4"
TypepOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080 × 24241080 × 2640 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits2,600 nits
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) inner; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover1
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
CPU—Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Process—4 nm
Ships withAndroid 15Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1
OS updates7 years (to Apr 2032) (better)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Apr 2032) (better)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
RAM8 GB12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB (better)
Card slotNo1No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 13 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front13 MP10 MP
Video4K at 60 FPS4K@60fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Capacity5,100 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W25 W1
Wireless charging7.5 W15 W1 (better)
Reverse wireless—Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Flip6
FingerprintUnder displaySide-mounted1
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9a and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9a bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
Folded, the Google Pixel 9a is 69.8 mm taller, 1.8 mm wider and 6 mm thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.4" smaller. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9a or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Google Pixel 9a has the bigger battery: 5,100 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
The Google Pixel 9a: its maker promises OS updates until around April 2032, against July 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

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