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Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8a X Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) 08Points
6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
32Points Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)

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!

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)} 32 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4492 mAh
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (103GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)3%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
262 PPIvs+431 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP48%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Android 15
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
ModelGalaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A05 4G SM-A055M/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 8a G8HHN (Verizon)
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/20235/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Display typeTFT PLSOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)262 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1.12ยตm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.73" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4492 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Light Greenโ€ข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
โ€ข Google Cast

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
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