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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2017-08-11 | 2019-05-07 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Black, Purple and White |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 245.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8 |
| 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 | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.68 |
| 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 has a general score of 81.9, which is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's 78.9 global score. Even though Galaxy S8 Active is better than Google Pixel 3a XL, we must highlight that it is also older, somewhat heavier and somewhat thicker. The Galaxy S8 Active has a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 3a XL. Both of them have a Octa-Core processor and 4 GB of RAM.
Galaxy S8 Active has a better looking screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher display pixel density and a higher 1440 x 2960 resolution. Google Pixel 3a XL features a camera that's very similar to Galaxy S8 Active's camera, because although the Google Pixel 3a XL has a smaller aperture which is not recommended for capturing photographs in low light situations, and they both have the same back camera sensor size, the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and the same video frame rate, it also counts with a more megapixels camera in the back.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features a much better storage capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active also has a SD card slot that holds a maximum of 256 GB. Galaxy S8 Active counts with just a bit longer battery life than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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