Samsung Galaxy Note8 vs Google Pixel 4a
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body
82.98 %
82.53 %
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 618
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, available to use: 53 GB
128GB, not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 256 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat), Samsung Experience UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3140 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
USB Power Delivery
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
EIS
Front
8 MP (Autofocus, HDR)
8 MP
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (176 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (176 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Stylus
Colors
Midnight black, Maple gold, Orchid gray, Deep Sea blue
Just black
Cellular
LTE (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), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
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), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.1
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Charging, OTG, Video out
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.70 W/kg
Body
0.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.36 W/kg
Buyers information
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
Price
$ 930
$ 349
