Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 7:37 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:30 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Google Pixel 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)

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23 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.31" inches31% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+4575 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+27W8% 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.	vs	25W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 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
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.2"	vs	+6.5"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10.5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

30 Common items in both devices

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8 GPJ41	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10.5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	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, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4575 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 256GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)