Google Pixel 3a (G020H) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 8:31 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus X Google Pixel 3a (G020H) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB) Compare Google Pixel 3a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020H)

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18 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+441 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	432 PPI
+5.6"10% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP30% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
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Model	Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a G020H	Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901F
Country or region available	Japan	(Europe), Singapore
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019	11/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5312x2988 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL-2
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	916.7 hours (38.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish • FeliCa	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 3a (G020H)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)	0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)