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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy M17
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Same Picksly score for both (29/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: level (23 and 23).
- Smart: level (26 and 27).
- Premium: level (32 and 31).
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9a (19), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy M17 (29 vs 19).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Google Pixel 9a (23 vs 1).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy M17 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29/100 | 29/100 |
| Performance | 23/100 | < 5/100 |
| Camera | 19/100 | not measured |
| Display | 89/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 19/100 | ≈ 29/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 20/100 | < 5/100 |
| Storage | < 5/100 | < 5/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 7/100 |
| Brightness | 47/100 | 11/100 |
| Updates | 90/100 | 75/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |