Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 8a

  • Tensor G3

    4 nm

  • 4492 mAh

    18W

  • 6.1"

    1080x2400 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30/60fps,

  • Specs Google Pixel 8a Amazon Link

Samsung Galaxy F56

Samsung Galaxy F56 Comparison & Specs

Samsung Galaxy F56

  • Exynos 1480

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    45W

  • 6.74"

    1080 x 2340 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
May 07, 2024
May 07, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 15
Custom UI
One UI 7
OS Updates
7 Years
6 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
6 Years
AI Features
Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji
Circle to Search, AI Eraser, Edit Suggestions, Image Clipper and more
Body
Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
162 x 77.3 x 7.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.2 mm
Weight
188 g
180 g
Back Material
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Plastic Frame
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
No
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.74 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
Super AMOLED+
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
1200 nits
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density
431 ppi
382 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
19.5:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.6 %
89.0 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G3
Exynos 1480
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
Octa-core
4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Xclipse 530
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP
f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS

8 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)

2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Video Recording Features
OIS, Slo-motion
gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
12 MP
f/2.2, (wide)
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Yes
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
8 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N41, N78
SIM 2
17 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
8 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N41, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
No
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4492 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
45W
Wireless Charging
7.5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
No
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain
Green, Violet
Price in India
₹52999
₹27999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 8a with its Google Tensor G3 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy F56 with the Exynos 1480 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy F56 provides 6 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy F56's 6 years.

Both Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy F56 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 8a also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Samsung Galaxy F56 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Samsung Galaxy F56 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Samsung Galaxy F56 does not support wireless charging.

Google Pixel 8a includes an IP67 rating, while Samsung Galaxy F56 lacks an official IP rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.