Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S24
40.2Performance58
51.5Display60.7
46.5Camera47.3
47.5Battery48.4
94.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 58.2 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+9). Google Pixel 8a 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
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% higher capacity: 4,492 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 52
- 111% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,897,064 vs 900,000
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,750 vs 4,300
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.2 ″+2% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+3% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.5 %+9% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 628,799Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 583,932Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 271,803Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 412,530Top 50% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | 1,897,064+111%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690Top 46% | 2,200+30%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | 6,750+57%Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+12% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 167 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |