Google Pixel 10a vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10a and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 179 g |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10a is ahead on our rating, battery. Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Type | FHD+ pOLED (Actua display), HDR | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches (160 mm) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 60-120 Hz (semi-variable) | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection |
Platform
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 (upgradable to Android 17, with 7 years of OS updates) | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 | — |
| AI Features | Gemini Nano, Camera Coach, Conversational photo editing | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x 1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | — | Xclipse 550 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no card slot) | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.7, 82° (wide), 1/2", 0.8 μm, Quad-PD Dual Pixel CLAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, EIS | — |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Nightography |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Modules | — | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS, PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.1° (ultrawide), 1.12 μm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Super HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K video recording |
| Modules | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 10W Qi wireless charging | 45W wired fast charging |
| Life | 30+ hour battery life | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Body
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 mm x 73.0 mm x 9.0 mm (6.1 in x 2.9 in x 0.4 in) | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g (6.5 oz) | 179 g |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, composite matte back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Protection), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| GPS | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 10Gbps | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|
| Announced | February 18, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released March 5, 2026 | Available. Released April 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
Google Pixel 10a — 5,100 mAh for the Google Pixel 10a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — 180 g for the Google Pixel 10a versus 179 g for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10a or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — Mar 2026 for the Google Pixel 10a versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 10a or the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10a 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 8/10.
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