Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 – Price, Specs & Features

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Google Pixel 8a

Tensor G3
4 nm
4492 mAh
18W
6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
4 nm
4400 mAh
25W
7.6"
1856x2160 pixels
50 MP
8K@30fps
Specs

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

General

Launch Date

May 07, 2024

July 10, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 14

Custom UI

One UI 6.1.1

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 21)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2031)

AI Features

Gemini - AI assistant, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Circle to Search, Pixel Call Assist, Audio Emoji

Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Photo Assist, Chat Assist

Body

Folded Dimensions

152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm

153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm

Folded Thickness

8.9 mm

12.1 mm

UnFolded Dimensions

153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm

UnFolded Thickness

5.6 mm

Weight

188 g

239 g

Back Material

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Plastic Front (unfolded), Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)

IP48 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Size

6.1 inches

7.6 inches

Type

OLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2000 nits

2600 nits

Resolution

1080x2400 pixels

1856x2160 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

375 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

22.1:9

Screen to Body Ratio

81.6 %

91.0 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Cover Display

Size

6.3 inches

Type

AMOLED

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

1600 nits

Resolution

968 x 2376 pixels

Pixel Density

410 ppi

Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G3

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Nona-core
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510

8-core
1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520

GPU

Immortalis-G715s MC10

Adreno 750 (1 GHz)

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

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, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

10 MP
f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

OIS

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, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

8K@30fps
4K@60fps
1080p@60/120/240fps
720p@960fps

Video Recording Features

OIS, Slo-motion

Slo-motion, gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm

4 MP
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display

Selfie Features

Auto-HDR, panorama

HDR

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps

Cover Camera

10 MP
f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

5G Support

Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n78

Yes

17 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Yes

Battery

Capacity

4492 mAh

4400 mAh

Type

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

18W

25W

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

7.5W

15W

Reverse Wireless Charging

4.5W

Charger in the Box

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Others

Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, Porcelain

Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White

Price in India

₹33990

₹110499

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Both phones launched with Android 14 and will get updates until Android 21. Both phones are expected to receive security updates until around 2031.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 also boasts a brighter screen with 2600 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 8a comes with a larger 4492 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 7.5W on Google Pixel 8a.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 8a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.

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