Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 83 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-05-07 | 2017-09-15 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.88 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Deep Sea blue, Maple gold, Midnight black and Orchid gray |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 440.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.3 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 522 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note8 has an overall score of 83, which is slightly better than Google Pixel 3a XL's 78.9 global score. Both devices we are comparing here use Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy Note8 has newer 9.0 Pie version and Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11 version. The Galaxy Note8 construction is older, heavier and just a little thicker than the Google Pixel 3a XL.
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 features a bit better display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a higher display density, a little larger display and a better 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 features a much better storage for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 also has a SD card slot that admits up to 256 GB.
The Galaxy Note8 counts with a little better processing power than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Note8 also has 2 GB more RAM memory. Galaxy Note8 features a camera that's just as good as Google Pixel 3a XL's camera, because although the Galaxy Note8 has a lower resolution camera in the back and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, and they both have a 0.39 inches sensor, it also counts with a bigger aperture for better low light captures and video.
Google Pixel 3a XL counts with just a little bit longer battery life than Galaxy Note8, because it has 3700mAh of battery capacity against 3300mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a XL. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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