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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB) vs Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Google Pixel 7a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 7a X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB) 15Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)

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 Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB) vs Pixel 7a (GHL1X)} 7 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+512GB (453GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)30%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1080x2640 pixels10%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+6.7"10%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+25W39%
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.
vs18W
426 PPIvs+431 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.73" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 13MP27%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3700 mAhvs+4385 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

37 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
ModelGalaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Other model namesGalaxy Z Flip5 SM-F731U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)Pixel 7a GHL1X
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date8/11/2023, Announced: 7/26/20235/10/2023
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 165.1 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in)72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 15.1 x 71.9 x 85.1 mm
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2640 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)426 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Super AMOLED 3.4" (720x748), 306 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1200698 (v9), 1507299 (v10)
Geekbench: 5478 (v5.5), 4984 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 91fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 766112 (v9)
Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6)
GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage512GB (453GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4385 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
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: Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Mint, Yellow
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 512GB)Google Pixel 7a (GHL1X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 0.45W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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