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Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

The short answer

  • Google Pixel 10a has the bigger battery: 5,100 mAh against 5,000.
  • Samsung Galaxy A57 5G charges faster, at 45 W against 30.
  • Google Pixel 10a is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 55,999 against INR 56,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Google Pixel 10a Google Pixel 10a ₹55,999launch price · Feb 2026 Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Samsung Galaxy A57 5G ₹56,999launch price · Apr 2026
Placement
At its priceBottom quarter ₹50–70kBottom quarter ₹50–70k
Spec index8.0 / 108.2 / 10
Key Specs
RAM8 GB8 GB / 12 GB
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1680
Rear Camera48 MP + 13 MP50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP
Front Camera13 MP12 MP
Battery5100 mAh5000 mAh
Display6.3 inches (16.00 cm)6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
General
Launch DateMarch 6, 2026 (Official)April 10, 2026 (Official)
Operating SystemAndroid v16Android v16
Custom UIPixel UISamsung One UI 8.5
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Samsung Exynos 1680
CPUOcta core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520)Octa core (2.9 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.6 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A720 + 1.95 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A520)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication4 nm4 nm
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Xclipse 550
RAM8 GB8 GB / 12 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypepOLED (Actua display)Super AMOLED Plus
Screen Size6.3 inches (16.00 cm)6.7 inches (17.02 cm)
Resolution1080x2424 px (FHD+)1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density422 ppi385 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)84.73 %88.80 %
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Bezel-less displayYes with punch-hole displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness3000 nits (peak), 2000 nits (HDR)1900 nits (peak)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYesYes, HDR10+
Refresh Rate120 Hz (60-120 Hz Smooth Display)120 Hz
Design
Height153.9 mm161.5 mm
Width73 mm76.8 mm
Thickness9 mm6.9 mm
Weight183 grams179 grams
Build MaterialFrame: Satin aluminium Back: Composite matte Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 7iFrame: Aluminium Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursObsidian, Fog, Lavender, BerryAwesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
WaterproofYes, IP68Yes, IP68
Main Camera
Camera SetupDualTriple
Resolution48 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2" sensor size, 82 degree field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel) 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/3.1" sensor size, 120 degree field of view)50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 5 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera
AutofocusYesYes
OISYesYes
FlashYes, LED FlashYes, LED Flash
Shooting ModesNight Sight Astrophotography Portrait Mode Macro Focus Long Exposure Panorama Top ShotContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features8 x Super Zoom 5 x Digital Zoom (video) Auto Best Take Add Me Face Unblur Real Tone Frequent Faces Magic Eraser10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Recording FeaturesAudio Magic Eraser Macro Focus Video Cinematic Pan Slo-mo video up to 240 fps 4K timelapse with stabilisation Optical image stabilisation for video Fused Video Stabilisation—
Image Resolution—8160 x 6120 Pixels
Settings—Exposure compensation, ISO control
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (96.1 degree field of view)12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
FlashNoNo
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Battery
Capacity5100 mAh5000 mAh
TypeLi-PoLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 30WYes, Fast, 45W
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGYesYes
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
User Available Storage—Up to 233 GB
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
5G BandsSub-6 GHz N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N26 / N28 / N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N75 / N77 / N78 / N79FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28 / N66 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
4G BandsLTE Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 26 / 28 / 32 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 66 / 75TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 1500(band 32) / 1700(band 66)
3G BandsUMTS / HSPA+ / HSDPA Bands 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 8UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 1700(AWS) / 850 / 900 MHz
2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHzGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Wi-Fi FeaturesMobile Hotspot, Google CastWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v6.0Yes, v6.0
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSSYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFCYesYes
USB ConnectivityUSB Type-C 3.2, Mass storage device, USB chargingUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint Sensor PositionIn DisplayIn Display
Fingerprint Sensor TypeOpticalOptical
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, BarometerLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope