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Reviewers rate them level: both score 75 out of 100.
Reviewers agree · 15 reviews
Suits buyers upgrading from older A-series models or those wanting long software support and a bright, flat-backed phone at about $500. Trade-offs are the near-identical hardware to the Pixel 9a, which many reviewers say is the better buy, plus slow charging and the older Tensor…
Some disagreement · 8 reviews
Suits buyers who want a slim, premium-feeling Samsung with a bright large screen and long updates. The main trade-offs are weak gaming performance, average cameras and a higher price than the Galaxy A56.
| Measure | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 75 | 75 |
6 publications have scored both phones. 3 scored the Google Pixel 10a higher.
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $499 | $549 |
| Launch price (UK) | £499 | £529 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €549 | €549 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.7″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | No |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 45 W |
| Chipset | Tensor G4 | Exynos 1680 |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 183 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.