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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-08-11 | 2019-05-07 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Black, Purple and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 245.00 | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 28.00mm 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) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | 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 S8 Active is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a, having an 81.9 score against 78.8. The Galaxy S8 Active construction is older, thicker and heavier than the Google Pixel 3a. Galaxy S8 Active counts with a bit superior processor than Google Pixel 3a. Both of them have the same RAM amount and the same number of cores.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active counts with a bit better looking display than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a better count of pixels per inch of screen, a little bigger screen and a higher 1440 x 2960 resolution. Galaxy S8 Active counts with a way bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory, the Galaxy S8 Active also has an external memory card slot that admits a maximum of 256 GB.
The Google Pixel 3a's camera is just as good as Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's camera, because although the Google Pixel 3a has a smaller diafragm aperture which is worse for shooting pictures or videos in low light environments, and they both have a 0.39 inches back-facing camera sensor, the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, it also counts with a back-facing camera with a better resolution.
Galaxy S8 Active counts with superior battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3000mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a better device, it is more expensive than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Google Pixel 3a. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Google Pixel 3a, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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