Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Specs Comparison

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Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Released · Oct 12, 2023
Not announced · No information
6.7-inch · 2992 x 1344 px
6.6-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
50 MP Main · 10.5 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
12GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
5050 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.7-inch 6.6-inch
Resolution
2992 x 1344 px, 20:9 ratio, 490 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI
Technology
OLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
87.10 %
Peak brightness
2400 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Processor
Nona-core, 1x 3.0GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-A510 Octa-core
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10 Yes
RAM
12GB (LPDDR5X) 8GB
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC
OS
Android (14) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 30.0W
Wireless: 23.0W
Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
7h 3min
Browsing
15h 51min
Video
10h 32min
Gaming
9h 35min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
50 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.7
Sensor size: 1/1.31"
Pixel size: 1.2 μm
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
48 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 5.0x
Aperture size: F2.8
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 0.7 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
48 MP (Ultra-wide, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Front
10.5 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
150
Overall
158
Photo
142
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
6.40 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches
(162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm)
thickness with camera 0.42 inches (10.56 mm)
Weight
7.51 oz(213.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Optical in-screen fingerprint In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Bands 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), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

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

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Aug 30, 2023
FCC ID value: A4RG1MNW
Measured SAR
Head: 1.00 W/kg
Body: 0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 0.85 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 999 / € 1099

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 04, 2023
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