Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2019 8:12 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Google Pixel XL (128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Google Pixel XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (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!

16 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+534 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/2.3" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps117% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3450 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+18W132% 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	7.75W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 12.3MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

168 grams (5.88 ounces)

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin	Galaxy A7 SM-A750GN/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM) NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016	10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)	76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)	AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	650/75 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4048x3036 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3450 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	19 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
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: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel XL (128GB)	Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750GN/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	0.335W/kg (head), 1.425W/kg (body)