Google Pixel 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
540x960
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
1900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Model | Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) |
Other model names | Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye | Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300YZ (Single-Sim) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Chile, Guatemala, Panama |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 11/1/2014 |
Depth | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in) | 65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 540x960 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 245 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Always-On Display | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UX |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/75 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 8, 28) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 31mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | WVGA (800x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 23mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2700 mAh | 1900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink, Gold โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | Galaxy A3 (SM-A300YZ) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.52W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.342W/kg (head), 0.231W/kg (body) |