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Phone | Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||
---|---|---|
Display Size |
6.3" diag. 20 : 9 |
6.2" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
1080 x 2400 pixels (~415 ppi) AMOLED |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~531 ppi) AMOLED |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Battery | 4,680 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
Processor | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) |
RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Main Camera | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Wide Camera | 16 megapixel | - |
Tele Camera | - | - |
Video Capture | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Weight |
6.53 oz (185g) |
6.1 oz (173g) |
Dimensions |
6.1" x 2.9" x 0.3" (155 x 74 x 7.6 mm) |
6.28" x 2.89" x 0.32" (160 x 73 x 8.1 mm) |
Platform / OS | Android | Android |
Network Bands |
5G: 1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77-C, 78 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | NR (5G) | LTE (Cat 16) |
Features | ||
Barometer | Yes | - |
Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes stand-alone |
Flashlight | Yes | Yes |
VR-ready | - | Yes |
Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Accessibility | ||
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
MirrorLink | - | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Data & Network | ||
Dual-SIM | Yes | - |
Input | ||
Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | ||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes |
Music | ||
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes |
Stereo Speakers | Yes | - |
Power | ||
Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Voice | ||
Call Screening | Yes | - |
HD Voice | Yes | Yes |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes |
Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy S8+ |