Category Breakdown
Google Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
45.447.0
Display
79.579.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.875.8
Overall
58.057.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
16 MP, 1/2.33", 24-240mm, 10x optical zoom, AF, OIS
Front Camera
8 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
1.9 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Quite Black, Very Silver, Really Blue
White, Dynamic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
