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| Global Score | |
| 82.9 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | -- |
| 2020-08-20 | 2017-08-11 |
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| Just black | Gold and Gray |
| Plastic and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 444 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 27.00mm 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.12 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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
Google Pixel 4a is slightly better than Galaxy S8 Active, getting an 82.9 score against 81.9. Google Pixel 4a is a noticeably newer cellphone, and it is also thinner and much lighter than Galaxy S8 Active. The Galaxy S8 Active has a little more vivid screen than Google Pixel 4a, and although they both have a display of the same size, the Galaxy S8 Active also has a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 and more pixels per display inch.
The Galaxy S8 Active counts with a CPU that is very similar to the Google Pixel 4a one, and although the Galaxy S8 Active has less RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor. The Galaxy S8 Active and Google Pixel 4a both count with incredibly similar cameras, and although the Galaxy S8 Active has a worse video quality and a back camera with less mega-pixels resolution, they both have the same sensor size and a F1.7 diafragm aperture.
Galaxy S8 Active features a bit bigger memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has 0 less internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that allows a maximum of 256 GB. Galaxy S8 Active has superior battery life than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 4000mAh battery size.
Although Google Pixel 4a is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy S8 Active. If you want to save some money, you can get Galaxy S8 Active, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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