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| Global Score | |
| 81.9 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11, 10 |
| 2017-08-11 | 2020-08-20 |
| 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.34 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| Gold and Gray | Just black |
| -- | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 245.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 568 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.92 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1, EDR | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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, with a general score of 82.9 against 81.9. Google Pixel 4a's design is noticeably newer, somewhat thinner and incredibly lighter than Galaxy S8 Active. Google Pixel 4a counts with a CPU that is just as good as Galaxy S8 Active's processing unit, and although the Google Pixel 4a has a greater amount of RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processing unit.
The Galaxy S8 Active counts with a bit 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 pixel amount per inch of display and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution. Google Pixel 4a's camera is very similar to the Galaxy S8 Active one, and although the Google Pixel 4a has a camera with more megapixels, they both have the same aperture, the same video frame rates, the same (4K) video quality and a same size camera sensor.
Galaxy S8 Active features a slightly better memory capacity for apps and games than Google Pixel 4a, because although it has less internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external memory slot that allows up to 256 GB. Galaxy S8 Active features greater battery life than Google Pixel 4a, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 3140mAh.
Although Google Pixel 4a is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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