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| Global Score | |
| 91.8 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2020-06-19 | 2020-08-20 |
| 6.40 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Prism Cube black, Prism Cube blue and Prism Cube sliver | Just black |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 381.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED Plus | OLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 15.38 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.21 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Galaxy A71 5G has an overall score of 91.8, which is better than Google Pixel 4a's 82.9 global score. These phones have the same Android 11 OS (operating system), so you shouldn't perceive any difference regarding OS features. The Galaxy A71 5G construction has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 4a, but it's much heavier.
Google Pixel 4a features just a bit better looking screen than Galaxy A71 5G, because although it has a little bit smaller screen and a bit worse 1080 x 2340 resolution, it also counts with a just a bit better pixel density. The Galaxy A71 5G has a little faster processing unit than Google Pixel 4a. Both have 8 CPU cores and a 6 GB RAM.
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G counts with a much better storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 4a, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G also has a slot for an SD memory card that admits up to 1000 GB. The Galaxy A71 5G has a superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel 4a, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity instead of 3140mAh.
The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G counts with a lot better camera than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not recommended for shooting photographs and videos in low light situations, and they both have the same video quality and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G also counts with a lot higher resolution camera and a way larger camera sensor taking lot higher quality videos and pictures.
The Galaxy A71 5G is a little more expensive than the Google Pixel 4a, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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