Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9a vs vivo S30
Comparison between Google Pixel 9a and vivo S30: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9a, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 192 g
vivo S30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 722 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,497,290 | 1,015,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1 × 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,630 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Pink | Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 160.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 90 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 52 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,260 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 4, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Diamond Shield Glass, HDR |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B25, 3G UMTS B26, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9a | S30 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 549 € | — |
| Model numbers | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | V2464A |
