Comparison with the Google Pixel 9a

During animated evenings, we are often at the limit of the possibilities of his smartphone. It may be wise to benefit from a smartphone that shines in these dark conditions. Small video comparison between the Google Pixel 9a, Google Pixel 8A, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro.

As always, we started by updating these devices to the latest version of the available system. Then, we set these smartphones on the same parameters, namely 4K to 30 images per second without HDR in the most compatible mode to generate MP4 type files. As often, their size varies. But this time less than usual.

Very variable video files

Indeed, the Ultra Compress S25 the most to produce a 50 MB file for about ten seconds of video. The Google Pixel 9a offers the most substantial file with approximately 59 MB. As for the Pixel 8A, it generates some 53 MB of data while the iPhone 16 Pro book some 55 MB of information.

We have in no way spared these devices by immersing them in truly precarious and obviously similar light conditions. This choice makes it possible to bring out the differences between the sensors and to get an idea of ​​their real sensitivity.

A naked assessment

Unlike previous video tests with Google Pixel, I did not try to test the Boost video mode, absent from the two models Pixel 8A and Pixel 9A. That said, Google’s treatment on his servers takes a lot of time and is not necessarily always very conclusive.

In short, you will notice, there is not necessarily progress in the most recent devices. The three Google models produce fairly similar results. And again, Apple is doing well in such conditions. He is the only one to systematically distinguish himself in this test for years …

Xavier Studer

Google Pixel 9A (59 you)

Google Pixel 8a (53 Mo)

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (51 Mo)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (50 Mo)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro (55 Mo)