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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (40/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (37 and 35).
  • Smart: Google Pixel 9a (39 vs 36).
  • Premium: Google Pixel 9a (44), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9a (77), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Google Pixel 9a (19 vs 14).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (29 vs 23).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (90 vs 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 9aSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
Overall score40/10040/100
Performance23/10029/100
Camera77/100not measured
Display89/100not measured
Battery19/100≈ 14/100
Working memory (RAM)20/10060/100
Storage< 5/10090/100
Fast charging< 5/1007/100
Brightness47/10013/100
Updates90/10025/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 9a sheet → Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 sheet →