Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
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19 Common items in both devices |
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Model | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Pixel 6a (GB62Z) |
Other model names | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4G | Pixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon) |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 5/30/2014 | 7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in) | 71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 432 PPI | 431 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 702380 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17) | 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, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | 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, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114ยฐ1.25ยตm |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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/video only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-2 | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 4410 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 29 hours (1.2 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 480 hours (20 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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 | โข Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red โข Picture-taking during video recording โข HAC M3/T4 | โข Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body) | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body) | feature not registered |