Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:56 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 8:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) Compare Google Pixel 3 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+522 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+(4G TD-LTE) 1024 Mbps28% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3430 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)6% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018	12/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	522 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/75 Mbps	800/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink	• Colors: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)