Google Pixel 8a
#117
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
#108Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Performance
92.092.8
Camera
97.296.5
Display
95.897.4
Battery
90.888.7
Build
74.876.0
Connectivity
88.990.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
89.589.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 8a features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 offers a unique foldable design with a glass back and aluminum frame.
- The Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, whereas the Z Flip6 boasts a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset, while the Z Flip6 utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both with 120Hz refresh rates.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, compared to the Z Flip6's 50 MP main sensor, though both support OIS and 4K video recording.
- The Pixel has a larger 4492 mAh battery compared to the Z Flip6's 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Both devices run Android 14, with the Pixel offering a more stock experience and the Z Flip6 featuring One UI 6.1.1 for additional customization.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
General
Release Date
2024, May 07
2024, July 10
Announced
2024, May 07
2024, July 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
Type
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
1080 x 2640 pixels (~426 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
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)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4492 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mmFolded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9 mm
Weight
188 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Black, White, Peach
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMeSIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (SM-F7410)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer