Google Pixel 8a
#221
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
#121Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Performance
79.087.8
Camera
57.056.3
Display
88.590.0
Battery
69.066.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
73.876.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
13 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Black, White, Peach
Foldable
✗
✓
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
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No