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Google Pixel

Google Pixel

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Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom

Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom

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Category Breakdown

Google Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
67.344.2
Camera
57.147.4
Display
80.279.1
Battery
22.820.9
Build
93.788.1
Connectivity
66.355.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.339.4

Summary

  • The Google Pixel features a more premium build quality with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4, compared to the plastic construction of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom.
  • Its 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and better pixel density at ~441 ppi, while the S4 Zoom has a smaller 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels (~256 ppi).
  • In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by a Snapdragon 821 chipset with a quad-core CPU, providing superior processing capabilities over the dual-core Cortex-A9 in the S4 Zoom.
  • The Pixel's camera, despite having a lower megapixel count at 12.3 MP, benefits from advanced software processing, while the S4 Zoom's 16 MP camera features a 10x optical zoom and OIS.
  • Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 2770 mAh versus the S4 Zoom's 2330 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
  • The Pixel runs a more recent version of Android, providing a more modern software experience compared to the older Jelly Bean on the S4 Zoom.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Google Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom

General

Release Date

2016, October 20
2013

Announced

2016, October 04
2013

Description

Versions: Global, USA, North America
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom C1010, C101

Display

Size

5"
4.3"

Type

AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)

PPI

1080
540

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Pega-Dual +XMM6262

CPU

Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

Adreno 530
Mali-400

Memory

32GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS

Main Camera Features

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

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
1.9 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

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
2330 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2770 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2330 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)
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm (4.94 x 2.5 x 0.61 in)

Weight

143 g
208 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
White, Dynamic Black

Foldable

SAR

0.92 W/kg (head)     0.58 W/kg (body)
0.35 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM

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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

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

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 3.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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