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Global Score
81.987.5
Basic Information
SamsungGoogle
--Android 11
2017-08-112020-11-19
5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches
7.34 ounces5.93 ounces
Gold and GrayClearly white and Just black
--Plastic
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 245.00$ 500.00
Display / Screen
5.8 inches6.2 inches
2960 x 1440 pixels 2340 x 1080 pixels
Super AMOLED OLED
568 pixels per inch416 pixels per inch
No touch screenNo touch screen
8.98.2
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset
Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processorKryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor
4 GB RAM6 GB RAM
Adreno 540 GPUAdreno 620 GPU
9.279.36
Storage
64 GB internal memory128 GB internal memory
microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slotNo SD card slot
10.7810.1
Camera
12.00 MP + 8.00 MP12.20 MP + 8.00 MP
f/1.70 aperturef/1.70 aperture
26.00mm focal length28.00mm focal length
0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor
3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video
9.7910.23
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA
Nano SIMNano SIM, Dual SIM
6.610.7
Battery Life
4000mAh Li - Ion Battery3885mAh Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless Charging--
5.925.84
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.1, EDR Bluetooth 5.0
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor

Comparison review

Google Pixel 4a 5G has a general score of 87.5, which is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's general score of 81.9. Google Pixel 4a 5G's body is incredibly newer, thinner and somewhat lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. The Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has a larger amount of RAM memory.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a little bit better screen than Google Pixel 4a 5G, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a greater display pixel density and a better 1440 x 2960 resolution. Google Pixel 4a 5G has a bit better camera than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, a F1.7 aperture and a same size back camera sensor, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has a back camera with a higher 12.2 MP resolution and better 60 fps video frame rates.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has a little bit better storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 4a 5G, because although it has only 64 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with an external SD slot that admits up to 256 GB. The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active features just a bit longer battery performance than Google Pixel 4a 5G, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.

Although Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, giving up a couple features and specs.




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