Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs Google Pixel 5a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.34"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4680
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+4 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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Model | Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Pixel 5a (G1F8F) |
Other model names | Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE) | Google Pixel 5a 5G G1F8F (US / FI) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), USA |
Brand | Samsung | |
Release date | 10/21/2015 | 8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in) | 73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.34" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 415 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR8 Always-On Display |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
System version | Tizen 2.3 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (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 controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20) | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119ยฐ |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 4680 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver | โข Colors: Mostly Black โข Google Pay โข Google Cast |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | Google Pixel 5a (G1F8F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body) | 1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body) | 0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body) |