Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Google Pixel 8 comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2024 | Released at Oct, 2023 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- Larger display size
- Less weight
- Screen with a higher pixel density
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Google Pixel 8. The key differences between them: 6.6" vs 6.2" display, 5000mAh vs 4575mAh battery, 8 / 12GB vs 8GB RAM and 213g vs 187g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
77.4 mm (3.05″)
161.1 mm (6.34″)
70.8 mm (2.79″)
150.5 mm (5.93″)
8.2 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy A55
- Google Pixel 8
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A556V / SM-A556U / SM-A556U1 / SM-A556B / SM-A556B/DS / SM-A556E / SM-A556E/DS / SM-A5560 | GKWS6 / G9BQD / GA04851-US / GZPFO / GPJ41 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 14 | Android 14 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 6.1 | |||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2mm | 70.8 x 150.5 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 213g | 187g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Iceblue / Lilac / Navy / Lemon | Obsidian / Hazel / Rose / Mint | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6" | 6.2" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super AMOLED | OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1080x2340 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 390ppi | 428ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | |||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Xclipse 530 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 / 12GB | 8GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256GB | 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e / 7 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.3 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 4575mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635598 (v9) | 926801 (v9) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3259 (v5) | 3526 (v5) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy A55 and the Pixel 8?
The main differences are: 6.6" vs 6.2" display, 5000mAh vs 4575mAh battery, 8 / 12GB vs 8GB RAM and 213g vs 187g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the Galaxy A55 or the Pixel 8?
The Galaxy A55 has the bigger battery: 5000mAh vs 4575mAh.
Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A55 or the Pixel 8?
The Galaxy A55 has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.2".
Which is lighter, the Galaxy A55 or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 8 is lighter: 187g vs 213g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy A55 or the Pixel 8?
The Pixel 8 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 926801 (v9) vs 635598 (v9).
