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Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56

WINNER
Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A56
50.5Inno Score
40.9Performance39
54.3Display48.5
44.2Camera42.6
52.9Battery58.2
94.7Features89.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 87 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 50.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+6) and features (+5). Samsung Galaxy A56 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 display score: 54 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,350
  • 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56

  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
  • 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
  • 14% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
Screen size6.2 ″6.7 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)Super AMOLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2340
Pixel density428 ppi+11%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+67%1,200 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %87.5 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 10930,000+3%900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,720+27%1,350
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,350+12%3,900
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera11 MP12 MP+14%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
Capacity4,575 mAh5,000 mAh+9%
Wired charging27 W45 W+67%
Wireless charging18 W0 W
Active use endurance11 h11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
Weight187 g+6%198 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.4 mm+17%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge7 years+17%6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy A56
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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