Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Main Camera | Battery, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Main Camera | Battery, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹32,999 | ||
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Weight | 188 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 195 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | true |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | |||
| NFC | Yes | Yes (region specific) | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | |||
| NFC | Yes | Yes (region specific) | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
