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Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 Pro 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 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) 24Points
6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

11mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)} 24 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB) vs Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (101GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.7"16%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP11 times
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
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+1/1.31" inches95%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 11MP35%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 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
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5050 mAh68%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+30W100%
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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)37%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
LTPO OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1344x2992 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
490 PPIvs+568 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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
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

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.7 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
ModelPixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 Pro GE9DP (Ultra Wideband)Galaxy S8 G950U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20234/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Display typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1344x2992 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)490 PPI568 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
System versionAndroid 14Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUNona-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, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10)
Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6)
GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
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 / Upload5000/1920 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 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, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 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 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
48MP periscope telephoto f/2.8113mm1/2.55"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.0126°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 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 length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front cameraPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical 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 extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Front camera (secondary)11 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4064x2648 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 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 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
USBUSB 3.2 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)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
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 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5050 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered326 hours (13.6 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
• FeliCa
• 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 8 Pro (GE9DP 128GB)Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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