Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 7/6/2023 2:15 AM

Compare Google Pixel 6a X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	vs	10 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (220GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (103GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)29% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2640 pixels10% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.7"10% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)3% Lighter
426 PPI	vs	+431 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3300 mAh	vs	+4410 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Other model names	Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (SM-F711B)	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 166 millimeters (2.84 x 6.54 in)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2640 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	426 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.9" (260x512)	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (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 660 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 596866 (v8), 682223 (v9) Geekbench: 3441 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	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 Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	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, 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 Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4410 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
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: Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, Cream, White, Pink, Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Flip 3 (SM-F711B 256GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.858W/kg (head), 1.578W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)