Google Pixel 8a vs. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (US/CA/CH) vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Mobile Phones

Google Pixel 8a

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Commercialization

Brand

Google

Samsung

Samsung

Model

Pixel 8a

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Known Since Year

Sold since year

Discontinued since year

Colors Available

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe

Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue

Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange

Communications

Cell Technology

5G

5G

5G

SIM/Chip Type

Nano-SIM and eSIM

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: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Intl: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

USA: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Intl: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 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, tri-band

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

5.3, A2DP, LE

5.3, A2DP, LE

Geolocation

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Broadcast Radio

No

No

No

Physical Ports

Data Connector

USB Type-C

USB Type-C

USB Type-C

Data Technology

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG

Headphones Connector

No

No

No

CPU, Memory and Storage

Chipset

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

CPU(s)

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

8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)

8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 750 (1 GHz)

Adreno 750 (1 GHz)

Min. RAM

8 GiB

12 GiB

12 GiB

Max. RAM

8 GiB

12 GiB

12 GiB

Min. Storage

Max. Storage

Type of Storage

UFS 3.1

UFS 4.0

UFS 4.0

Display

Technology

OLED

Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X

Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X

Scratch Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Corning Gorilla Armor

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

2600 nits

2600 nits

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

120 Hz

120 Hz

Size (Diam.)

6.1 in

6.7 in

6.8 in

Horizontal Resolution

1080 pixels

1440 pixels

1440 pixels

Vertical Resolution

2400 pixels

3120 pixels

3120 pixels

Pixel Density

430 ppi

513 ppi

505 ppi

Features and Software

Original Operative System

Android 14

Android 14, One UI 6.1

Android 14, One UI 6.1.1

Updated Operative System

Android 14, One UI 6.1

Android 14, One UI 6.1.1

Biometric Locking

Fingerprint (under display, optical)

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)

Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)

Other Sensors

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

IP Rating

IP67

IP68

IP68

Main Camera

Resolution

64 MP

50 MP

200 MP

Focal Length

26 mm

24 mm

24 mm

Lens Aperture

f/1.9

f/1.8

f/1.7

Image Stabilization

OIS

OIS

OIS

Auto-Focus

dual pixel PDAF

dual pixel PDAF

multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF

Pixel Size

0.8 μm

1 μm

0.6 μm

Wide Camera

Resolution

13 MP

12 MP

12 MP

Focal Length

13 mm

13 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.2

f/2.2

f/2.2

Auto-Focus Technology

dual pixel PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

1.4 μm

1.4 μm

Telephoto Camera

Resolution

10 MP

10 MP

Zoom

3x optical

3x optical

Focal Length

67 mm

67 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.4

f/2.4

Image Stabilization Technology

OIS

OIS

Auto-Focus Technology

PDAF

PDAF

Pixel Size

1 μm

1.12 μm

2nd Telephoto Camera

Resolution

50 MP

Zoom

5x optical

Focal Length

111 mm

Lens Aperture

f/3.4

Image Stabilization Technology

OIS

Auto-Focus Technology

PDAF

Pixel Size

0.7 μm

Front Camera

Resolution

13 MP

12 MP

12 MP

Focal Length

20 mm

26 mm

26 mm

Lens Aperture

f/2.2

f/2.2

f/2.2

Auto-Focus Technology

dual pixel PDAF

dual pixel PDAF

Pixel Size

1.12 μm

Energy and Autonomy

Battery Type/Chemistry

Li-Po

Li-Ion

Li-Ion

Battery Capacity

Battery Replacement Model

non-removable

non-removable

non-removable

Wired Charging Tech.

PD3.0

PD3.0

PD3.0

Wired Charging Power

18 W

45 W

45 W

Wireless Charging Tech.

Yes

Qi/PMA

Qi/PMA

Wireless Charging Power

7.5 W

15 W

15 W

Product Dimensions and Weight

Height

Width

Thickness

Weight

Packaging Dimensions and Weight

Length

Width

Height

Weight

Performance

AnTuTu (v8)

AnTuTu (v9)

1 290 977

1 453 497

AnTuTu (v10)

1 193 520

1 774 819

1 823 822

GeekBench (v5)

GeekBench (v5.1)

GeekBench (v6)