Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Pure phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
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39 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 13 Common items in both devices |
| 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +6 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Model | Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband | Cricket Galaxy J2 Pure SM-J260AZKAAIO, Galaxy J2 2018 |
| Country or region available |   Canada, USA | USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 | 1/1/2019 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
| Weight | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic 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 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Display type | OLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 540x960 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 220 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 16 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1920 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 66, 71) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| 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, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF | 8 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (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 | 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10.5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4320x2432 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 20mm (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 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4575 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 16 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 325 hours (13.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| 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, Hazel, Rose, Mint | • Colors: Black • HAC M3/T4 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) | Galaxy J2 Pure (SM-J260AZ) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) | feature not registered |