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Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8 X Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) 07Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 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 A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB) vs Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)} 17 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+6.6"6%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP
+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10.5MP
+5000 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4575 mAh
2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+187 grams (6.55 ounces)14%
Lighter
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
390 PPIvs+424 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.56" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches19%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
25Wvs+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.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]vs+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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.

36 Common items in both devices
256GB (234GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
ModelGalaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIMGoogle Pixel 8 GKWS6 (Verizon, AT&T) Ultra Wideband
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/202410/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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 controllerSamsung Xclipse 530ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (234GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)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)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.74" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot 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

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 256GB)Google Pixel 8 (GKWS6 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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