Google Pixel 9a vs Philips S7221
Google Pixel 9a wins clearly over Philips S7221 — 7.5 overall against 5.7. The Google Pixel 9a launched in 2025; the Philips S7221 in 2026. Philips S7221 has the bigger battery — 5,700 mAh against 5,100 mAh.
Google Pixel 9a: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Philips S7221: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Overall winner

Google Pixel 9a
7.5/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & details
Philips S7221
5.7/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsKey highlights
| Highlight | Google Pixel 9a | Philips S7221 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Unisoc T8200 (6 nm) |
| Display | 6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz | 6.67″ · IPS LCD · 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh · 23W charging | 5,700 mAh · 25W charging |
| RAM / Storage | — | 8GB / 256GB |
Which is better?
- Google Pixel 9a wins clearly over Philips S7221 — 7.5 overall against 5.7.
- Google Pixel 9a takes 3 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
- Philips S7221 has the bigger battery — 5,700 mAh against 5,100 mAh.
- Philips S7221 gives you the larger screen — 6.7 inches against 6.3 inches.
- Philips S7221 charges faster — 25W wired against 23W.
Category scores
| Category | Google Pixel 9a | Philips S7221 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6Better | 5.5 |
| Battery | 7.3Tie | 7.4Tie |
| Software | 8.1Better | 6.0 |
| Audio | 5.6 | 6.8Better |
| Call Quality | 8.0Better | 6.2 |
| Performance | — | 3.7 |
| Camera | — | 5.9 |
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Reasons to consider
Philips S7221
- Bigger battery (5,700 mAh vs 5,100 mAh)
- Faster charging (25W vs 23W)
- Larger display (6.67″ vs 6.3″)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Philips S7221 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 2025 | 2026 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Chipset (as published) | Google Tensor G4 | Unisoc T8200 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.3″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,424 pixels | 720 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Google Pixel 9a wins clearly on Display (7.6 vs 5.5) | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Yes | — |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm | 166 × 77 × 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Colours | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Black, Blue, Gray |
| Weight | — | 210 g |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | — | Stereo |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | — |
| Face unlock | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint | — | Side-mounted |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 13 MP (f/2.2) | 16 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 64 MP |
| Video (max) | — | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | — | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Connectivity · Radio | No | Unspecified |
| Main Camera · Features | OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF | LED flash |
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