Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A51
40.2Performance20
51.5Display30.8
46.5Camera34.7
47.5Battery29.4
94.7Features33.3
15 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and display (+21). Samsung Galaxy A51 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.5 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+6% | 405 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+319%Top 56% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+383%Top 46% | 350Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+244%Top 45% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+12% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 172 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |