Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
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Beebom Score
69
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4575mAh, 27W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
| Display | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4575mAh, 27W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹75,999 | ₹41,999 | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Pink | ||
| Launch | October 04, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 12, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹75,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 428 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 428 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Weight | 187 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 187 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 27 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
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