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Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs Comparison

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9.1
Google Pixel 4a 5G
6.8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Google Pixel 4a 5G Samsung Galaxy S23
Released · Nov 19, 2020
Released · Feb 17, 2023
6.2-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.1-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
12.2 MP Main · 8 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
6GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
3885 mAh
3900 mAh
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Display

Size
6.2-inch 6.1-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI
Technology
OLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
60Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
82.94 % 88.57 %
Peak brightness
1750 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver
GPU
Adreno 620 Adreno 740
RAM
6GB (LPDDR4) 8GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable 128GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable
OS
Android (12, 11) Android (14, 13), One UI
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
3885 mAh 3900 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 10.0W
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Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 3min
Browsing
15h 21min
Video
8h 6min
Gaming
8h 1min
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Camera

Rear
Dual camera Triple camera
Main camera
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 23 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1 μm 		10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 69 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED Dual LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, EIS 		7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
Features:
OIS, HDR
Front
8 MP (Dual-Camera, Time-of-Flight (ToF)), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
137
Overall
139
Photo
134
Video
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Design

Dimensions
6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches
(153.9 x 74.0 x 8.2 mm) 		5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches
(146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm)
thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm)
Weight
5.93 oz(168.0 g) 5.93 oz(168.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Just black, Clearly white Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n5, n12, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, Sub-6 Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM
HD Voice
Yes

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG
Hearing aid compatible
M3/T4
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Sep 01, 2020
FCC ID value: A4RG025E 		Date approved: Jan 17, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U
Measured SAR
Head: 1.20 W/kg
Body: 1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.00 W/kg 		Head: 0.95 W/kg
Body: 0.88 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 500 $ 800
In The Box
18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter SIM tool USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 30, 2020 Feb 01, 2023

Alternative variants

for Verizon
Weight 6.03 oz(171.0 g)
5G Bands n2, n5, n12, n25, n66, n71, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
MSRP $ 600
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
MSRP $ 860
International
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
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