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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2017-08-11 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Gold and Gray |
| Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.9 |
| 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 | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| 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) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1, EDR |
| 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
The Galaxy S8 Active has an overall score of 81.9, which is slightly better than Google Pixel 3a's global score of 78.8. Even being the best in this comparison review, we must highlight that it is also an older, somewhat thicker and notably heavier device. The Galaxy S8 Active has a little more vivid screen than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a greater pixels amount per inch of display, a little bigger screen and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution.
Galaxy S8 Active has a bit superior CPU than Google Pixel 3a. Both have the same RAM amount and 8 CPU cores. The Galaxy S8 Active has a way bigger memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same internal memory, the Galaxy S8 Active also has a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 256 GB.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a camera that's very similar to the Google Pixel 3a one, because although the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a back-facing camera with lesser MP resolution, and they both have a same size sensor, it also counts with a bigger aperture to capture better low light photography and video.
Galaxy S8 Active counts with better battery duration than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 33 percent greater battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S8 Active is a better device, it costs more than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Google Pixel 3a, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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