Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
40.9Performance23.1
54.3Display35.6
44.2Camera48.4
52.9Battery39
94.7Features54.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 85 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+19). Samsung Galaxy A52 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 23
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 55
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 44
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.5 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+6% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+150% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+135%Top 54% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+136%Top 43% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+129%Top 45% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+1% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |