Samsung Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M34 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.2"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
10.5mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4575
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 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!
8 Advantages 
25 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| 120Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +20 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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M34 5G SM-M346B/Dual-SIM | Google Pixel 8 GZPFO |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  Japan |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 7/15/2023, Announced: 7/3/2023 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 161.7 millimeters (3.04 x 6.37 in) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) |
| Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 396 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1000nits[peak] | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz 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 controller | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 469274 (v10) | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-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 card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120° 2MP macro f/2.4 | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 10.5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4320x2432 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 20mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | FM | 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 M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 51 hours (2.1 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| 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: Midnight Blue, Waterfall Blue, Prism Silver | • Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint • FeliCa |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M34 (SM-M346B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 8 (GZPFO 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |