Budget Comparison
Blankphone A vs Galaxy A55 vs Pixel 9a
By Budget Phone Expert · January 16, 2026
Three phones, one question: which is the best budget phone in 2026? Let's compare the Blankphone A ($399), Samsung Galaxy A55 ($449), and Google Pixel 9a ($499).
Price vs Value
The Blankphone A costs $100 less than the Pixel 9a and $50 less than the Galaxy A55. But does it sacrifice features?
| Blankphone A | Galaxy A55 | Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $449 | $499 |
| Display | 6.6" 120Hz | 6.6" 120Hz | 6.3" 90Hz |
| Battery | 5500mAh | 5000mAh | 4500mAh |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | 27W |
| Camera | 64MP OIS | 50MP OIS | 64MP |
| Processor | Dimensity 8300 | Exynos 1480 | Tensor G4 |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No | No |
| microSD | Yes (1TB) | Yes | No |
| Bloatware | None | Samsung apps + ads | Google apps |
| Updates | 5 years | 4 years | 7 years |
Winner: Blankphone A
The Blankphone A wins in nearly every category while costing the least:
- Best battery life — 5500mAh is class-leading
- Best display — 120Hz vs Pixel's 90Hz
- Headphone jack — Still matters
- Expandable storage — Pixel can't do this
- No bloatware — Samsung's ads are unacceptable at any price
The only reason to choose Pixel 9a is for Google's 7-year update commitment. But paying $100 more for longer updates on a budget phone is questionable.
The Blankphone A is the best budget phone you can buy in 2026.