Google Pixel 8a alternatives
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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a
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Tensor G3
4 nm
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4492 mAh
18W
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6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
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64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
Samsung Galaxy A16

Samsung Galaxy A16
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Helio G99
6 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
6GB 256GB (UFS 2.0)
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
f/1.8, (wide), AF
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
f/2.0, (wide)
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N40, N41, N77, N78
In this comparison, the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A16 with the Mediatek Helio G99 (6nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.
The Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 provides 6 years. When it comes to security updates, Google Pixel 8a leads with 7 years of support.
Both phones feature AMOLED displays. Moreover, it offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. Google Pixel 8a also has a brighter display with 2000 nits, improving outdoor visibility. These phones have the same resolution.
Samsung Galaxy A16 has a larger 5000 mAh battery for longer usage. Samsung Galaxy A16 supports faster wired charging at 25W. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Samsung Galaxy A16 lacks this feature.
Google Pixel 8a offers better water and dust resistance with an IP67 rating.