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

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Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Released · May 14, 2024
Not announced · No information
6.1-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
6.6-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
64 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
4492 mAh
5000 mAh
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Display

Size
6.1-inch 6.6-inch
Resolution
2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI
Technology
OLED Super AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
81.28 %
Peak brightness
2000 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), 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
8GB (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
4492 mAh 5000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Wireless: 7.5W
Wired: 25.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
5h 51min
Browsing
13h 53min
Video
8h 34min
Gaming
7h 16min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Triple camera
Main camera
64 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.9
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.73"
Pixel size: 0.8 μm
50 MP (OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
13 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
Front
13 MP 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
133
Overall
140
Photo
126
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

Design

Dimensions
5.99 x 2.84 x 0.35 inches
(152.1 x 72.2 x 8.9 mm)
Weight
6.63 oz(188.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)
Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Yes; IP67 Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) In-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, 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), 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), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
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 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, 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

Buyers information

Price
$ 499 / € 549

Availability

Officially announced
May 07, 2024
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