Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) vs Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core vs Google Pixel 3a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.3"
TFT
TFT
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2220
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020H)
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13 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+6 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Model | Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Pixel 3a (G020H) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Core GT-i8260, Samsung GT-i8260 | Google Pixel 3a G020H |
Country or region available | feature not registered | Japan |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 5/13/2013 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in) | 70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 124 grams (4.34 ounces) | 147 grams (5.15 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 4.3" inches | 5.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 217 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 203 | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (4.49GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 600/75 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (720x480) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: White, Blue โข Samsung TouchWiz โข WiFi hotspot โข Java framework | โข Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish โข FeliCa |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) | Google Pixel 3a (G020H) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.95W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) |