Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
Google
83 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G 2025 | Awesome Black 256GB
Samsung
57 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G 2025 | | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | OLED | Super AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | Snapdragon |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | 2.40 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps★ | — |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging Support | 25W Fast Charger |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0★ |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM (Physical SIM, NO ESIM Support) |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Samsung Galaxy A A36 5G 2025 | Awesome Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 10a
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.