Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Google Pixel 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2024 11:22 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:22 AM

Compare Google Pixel 8 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1344x2992

50
MP

11mp

12GB
RAM

Nona-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	vs	29 Advantages Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) 24MP121% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 11MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT PLS	vs	+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1344x2992 pixels59% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+490 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.7"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches114% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+5050 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% 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 supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC	Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	12/1/2018	10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	76.5 x 162.6 millimeters (3.01 x 6.4 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1344x2992 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	490 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 924912 (v9), 1151301 (v10) Geekbench: 3613 (v5), 4462 (v6) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	(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
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF on back and PDAF autofocus on the front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	11 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	20mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
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
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	5050 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	23W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
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: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)	Google Pixel 8 Pro (GC3VE 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	0.84W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)