Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
40.2Performance55.4
51.5Display52.9
46.5Camera46.1
47.5Battery52.6
94.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+5). 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
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% higher Pixel density: 430 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 12% lower weight: 188 g vs 213 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 78% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,600,000 vs 900,000
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,600 vs 4,300
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+12% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+5% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 88 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2400e |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,600,000+78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,150+27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 6,600+53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,700 mAh+5% |
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+12% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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