Google Pixel 7a 8/256 GB showcasing a smooth 90Hz OLED display for shoppers. vs Samsung Galaxy S26 12/256 GB
64/100
Google Pixel 7a 8/256 GB
₹28,980
87/100
Samsung Galaxy S26 12/256 GB
₹87,999
Display
Screen Size
6.1
inches
6.3 inches
inches
Display Type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2400 px (FHD+)
1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
90
Hz
120 Hz
Hz
Brightness
—
2600 nits
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Google Tensor G2
Samsung Exynos 2600 S5E9965
AnTuTu Score
687738
3,113,347
RAM
8
GB
12 GB
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
Operating System
Android v13.0
Android 16
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, Wide Angle (80° field-of-view), f/1.89, 1/1.7", Sony Exmor-RS IMX787, 0.8μm, up to 5x Digital Zoom
50 MP
Secondary Camera
13 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1.12μm
12 MP
Tertiary Camera
—
10 MP
Front Camera
13 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1.12µm, 20 mm
MP
12 MP
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps
8k
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Dual LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Fixed Focus, Slow Motion, Stereo recording
Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256 GB
GB
Expandable Storage
no
No
Battery
Battery Capacity
4385
mAh
4300 mAh
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
18
W
25W Fast Charging v2.0
W
Wireless Charging
yes
yes
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
yes
Bluetooth
v5.3
yes
Design
Weight
193.5
g
167 g
g
Build Material
Plastic
-
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
-
Colors
sea
Cobalt Violet
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
USB Type-C
SIM Type
Nano, eSIM
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
May 11, 2023
February 25, 2026
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
IP67
yes
OS Updates
3 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
5 Years
7 Years
Model Name
Google Pixel 7A
Galaxy S26
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Camera punches above its weight
- Compact and comfortable to hold
- 90Hz OLED display feels smooth
- Clean software, guaranteed updates
- IP67 water resistance
- 256GB storage, plenty of room
! Consider before buying…
- Battery life is average at best
- No charger in the box
- Occasional network hiccups
- Plastic back scratches easily
- 18W charging runs slow
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Battery that easily lasts a full day despite the size
- Rear camera quality that rivals dedicated cameras
- AI features that actually feel useful daily
- Compact and light, comfortable for one-hand use
- Display with rich colors and great outdoor visibility
- Fast and smooth performance for any task
! Consider before buying…
- Front camera can add an unnatural beauty effect at times
- Charging is slower than rivals unless the phone is off
- No expandable storage, so 256GB is your ceiling
- Software restrictions limit per-app dark mode and network controls
- Heats up noticeably during long 60fps video recording
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₹28,980
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