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| Global Score | |
| 82.9 | 87.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2020-01-31 |
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 6.44 x 2.99 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.31 ounces |
| Just black | Prism Crush black, Prism Crush blue, Prism Crush pink and Prism Crush white |
| Plastic and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 411.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| 444 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 12.21 |
| 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.12 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy A71 is just a bit better than Google Pixel 4a, having a score of 87.5 against 82.9. Even though Samsung Galaxy A71 and Google Pixel 4a were released only 7 months apart, Samsung Galaxy A71's design is just a bit thinner but notably heavier than Google Pixel 4a. These devices have the same Android 11 OS, so both of them should provide you identical OS features.
The Galaxy A71 counts with a CPU that is just as good as the processing unit in Google Pixel 4a, both have a Octa-Core processing unit and a 6 GB RAM memory. Google Pixel 4a counts with a little bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy A71, because although it has a bit worse resolution of 1080 x 2340px and a little smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit better pixel density.
Galaxy A71 counts with a superior memory capacity to store more games and applications than Google Pixel 4a, and although they both have the same internal storage capacity, the Galaxy A71 also has a slot for SD memory cards that admits up to 512 GB. The Samsung Galaxy A71 features a superior battery performance than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity.
Galaxy A71 features a much better camera than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not good for low light photography, and they both have the same video definition and the same video frame rate, the Galaxy A71 also counts with a way better 64 MP resolution back facing camera and a lot bigger back camera sensor providing a much higher image quality.
The Galaxy A71 costs more money than Google Pixel 4a, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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