Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
40.2Performance60.6
51.5Display63.5
46.5Camera66
47.5Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 66.7 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+20). 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
- 19% lower weight: 188 g vs 232 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- 213% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.8 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 505 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 88.5 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,800,000+100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,250+33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 7,000+63% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+19% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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