Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S10
40.2Performance28.9
51.5Display35.4
46.5Camera37.4
47.5Battery26.4
94.7Features49.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S10
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and battery (+21). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 29
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 49
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S10
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 28% higher Pixel density: 550 ppi vs 430 ppi
- 23% higher Ultra-wide: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 16% lower weight: 157 g vs 188 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.8 mm vs 8.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3040x1440 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 550 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+150% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 9820 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.5-2.4 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+32% | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 157 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.8 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 9 (One UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |