Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
40.9Performance31.4
54.3Display46
44.2Camera46.8
52.9Battery43.7
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+10). Samsung Galaxy A54 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 31
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
- 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 A54 5G
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+6% | 403 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+100% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 290,514Top 85% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 89,805Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 132,447Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,485Top 85% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+26%Top 54% | 740,251Top 67% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+70%Top 43% | 1,010Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+58%Top 45% | 2,760Top 69% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 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 A54 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 A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+7% | 202 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54 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 A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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