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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) vs Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Google Pixel 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 5 X Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) 11Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)

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 S8 Active (Sprint)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint) vs Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCvsNot supported
+Super AMOLEDvsOLED
+1440x2960 pixelsvs1080x2340 pixels
+568 PPIvs430 PPI
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+vsNot supported
+Heart ratevsNot supported
+Iris scannervsNot supported
+FMvsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEvs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedvsIP68 certified
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.0vs+UFS 2.1
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
HDR10vs+HDR10+
60Hzvs+90Hz
5.8"vs+6"
(back) 12.2MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
4000 mAhvs+4080 mAh
15Wvs+18W

35 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+28 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
ModelGalaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Other model namesSprint Galaxy S8 Active SM-G892UZAASPR (SM-G892P)Google Pixel 5 5G GTT9Q
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date11/1/201710/15/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 151.9 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)70.4 x 144.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.7 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI430 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 288970 (v8)
Geekbench: 1635 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: 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/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4080 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)12W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby120 hours (5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
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: Meteor Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• HDR10 screen
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Quick Charge 2.0
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Just Black, Sorta Sage
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 Active (Sprint)Google Pixel 5 (GTT9Q)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.97W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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