Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/17/2023 7:47 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 4:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3120

50
MP

11mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) Compare Google Pixel 7 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)

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29 Advantages Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1440x3120 pixels117% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+513 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.7"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 11MP35% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
212 grams (7.42 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)16% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)24% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

LTPO AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

f/1.9 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Other model names	Google Pixel 7 Pro GP4BC	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022	10/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 162.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.41 in)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)
Weight	212 grams (7.42 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
System version	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS) (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G710 MP7	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 796396 (v9) Geekbench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP telephoto f/3.5120mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.2µm 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	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	11 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4064x2648 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	23W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	23W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Hazel green	• Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold • 2.5D glass screen • Always On Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 7 Pro (GP4BC 256GB)	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.127W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)