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Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Samsung Galaxy S8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) 15Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) Compare Google Pixel 6a X
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)

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Pixel 6a (GB62Z)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) vs Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (103GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+6.1"5%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP98%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4410 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR8vs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
431 PPIvs+568 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
ModelPixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Other model namesPixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon)AT&T Galaxy S8 G950A (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/20224/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI568 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
System versionAndroid 12Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4410 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered326 hours (13.6 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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