Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
40.2Performance46.7
51.5Display45.4
46.5Camera49.8
47.5Battery52.5
94.7Features70.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.6 for Samsung Galaxy F55 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Super AMOLED+ |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+100% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 900,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 43% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+75% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy F55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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