Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
40.9Performance26.3
54.3Display45.2
44.2Camera41.7
52.9Battery43.7
94.7Features78.7
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+15). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.6 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+10% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+100% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+79%Top 54% | 520,000Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+70%Top 43% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+78%Top 45% | 2,450Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+6% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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