Google Pixel 8a vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (US/CA)

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Mobile Phones

Google Pixel 8a

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (US/CA)

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Commercialization

Brand

Google

Samsung

Model

Pixel 8a

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Known Since Year

Sold since year

Discontinued since year

Colors Available

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe

Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue, Bora Purple

Communications

Cell Technology

5G

5G

SIM/Chip Type

Nano-SIM and eSIM

Nano-SIM and eSIM

Cell Bands

G8HHN, USA: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
GKV4X, NA: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
G6GPR, Intl: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

USA: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Intl: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

WiFi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

5.2, A2DP, LE

Geolocation

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes

Yes

Broadcast Radio

No

No

Physical Ports

Data Connector

USB Type-C

USB Type-C

Data Technology

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Headphones Connector

No

No

CPU, Memory and Storage

Chipset

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)

CPU(s)

Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)

Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 730

Min. RAM

8 GiB

8 GiB

Max. RAM

8 GiB

12 GiB

Min. Storage

Max. Storage

Type of Storage

UFS 3.1

UFS 3.1

Display

Technology

OLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Scratch Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

1750 nits

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

120 Hz

Size (Diam.)

6.1 in

6.8 in

Horizontal Resolution

1080 pixels

1440 pixels

Vertical Resolution

2400 pixels

3088 pixels

Pixel Density

430 ppi

500 ppi

Features and Software

Original Operative System

Android 14

Android 12

Updated Operative System

Android 14, One UI 6.1

Biometric Locking

Fingerprint (under display, optical)

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)

Other Sensors

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

IP Rating

IP67

IP68

Main Camera

Resolution

64 MP

108 MP

Focal Length

26 mm

23 mm

Lens Aperture

f/1.9

f/1.8

Image Stabilization

OIS

OIS

Auto-Focus

dual pixel PDAF

PDAF, Laser AF

Pixel Size

0.8 μm

0.8 μm

Wide Camera

Resolution

13 MP

12 MP

Focal Length

13 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.2

f/2.2

Auto-Focus Technology

dual pixel PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

1.4 μm

Telephoto Camera

Resolution

10 MP

Zoom

3x optical

Focal Length

70 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.4

Image Stabilization Technology

OIS

Auto-Focus Technology

PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

2nd Telephoto Camera

Resolution

10 MP

Zoom

10x optical

Focal Length

230 mm

Lens Aperture

f/4.9

Image Stabilization Technology

OIS

Auto-Focus Technology

PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

Front Camera

Resolution

13 MP

40 MP

Focal Length

20 mm

26 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.2

f/2.2

Auto-Focus Technology

PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

0.7 μm

Energy and Autonomy

Battery Type/Chemistry

Li-Po

Li-Ion

Battery Capacity

Battery Replacement Model

non-removable

non-removable

Wired Charging Tech.

PD3.0

PD3.0

Wired Charging Power

18 W

45 W

Wireless Charging Tech.

Yes

Qi/PMA

Wireless Charging Power

7.5 W

15 W

Product Dimensions and Weight

Height

Width

Thickness

Weight

Packaging Dimensions and Weight

Length

Width

Height

Weight

Performance

AnTuTu (v8)

AnTuTu (v9)

968 359

AnTuTu (v10)

1 193 520

GeekBench (v5)

GeekBench (v5.1)

GeekBench (v6)