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Google Pixel

Google Pixel

#2408
Samsung Galaxy J4

Samsung Galaxy J4

#3220

Category Breakdown

Google Pixel
Samsung Galaxy J4
Performance
67.354.0
Camera
57.127.9
Display
80.280.4
Battery
22.824.2
Build
93.782.7
Connectivity
66.347.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.342.9

Summary

  • The Google Pixel features a more premium build quality with a glass front and aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy J4 has a plastic back and frame, making it slightly heavier.
  • In terms of display, the Pixel's 5.0-inch AMOLED screen offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the J4's 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
  • Performance-wise, the Pixel is equipped with a Snapdragon 821 chipset and 4GB of RAM, providing superior processing power over the J4's Exynos 7570 and 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
  • The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.3 MP rear camera capable of 4K video, while the J4 has a 13 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
  • Battery capacity is higher in the J4 at 3000 mAh compared to the Pixel's 2770 mAh, but the Pixel supports faster charging at 18W.
  • Software-wise, the Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner and more streamlined experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Google Pixel
Samsung Galaxy J4

General

Release Date

2016, October 20
2018

Announced

2016, October 04
2018

Description

Versions: Global, USA, North America
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS

Display

Size

5"
5.5"

Type

AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

PPI

1080
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)

CPU

Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 530
Mali-T720 MP2

Memory

32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF

Main Camera Features

Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2770 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable

Charging Details

18W wired, PD
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.74 x 0.33 in)
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)

Weight

143 g
175 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray

Foldable

SAR

0.92 W/kg (head)     0.58 W/kg (body)
0.36 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity