Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A56

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1580
Display6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP/13MP50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP
Battery4492 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Main CameraDesign, Software and Build Quality
ColorsAloe, Bay, Porcelain, ObsidianAwesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray
LaunchMay 07, 2024March 02, 2025
AvailabilityMay 15, 2024
Launch Price₹52,999₹41,999
TypeFull HD+ OLEDFull HD+ Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch430 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits1200 nits
Weight188 grams198 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameMetal Frame
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP67 (dust and water resistant)IP67 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus+
Chipset BrandGoogleSamsung
Chipset NameTensor G3Exynos 1580
CPUNano-coreOcta-core
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Xclipse 540
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI 7
OS Updates(Years)76
Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED FlashBest Face, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
Front Camera Resolution13 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaHDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR
Capacity4492 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Charging Speed18 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesNo
RadioNoNo
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesMagic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblir, Portrait LightAI Eraser, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, BarometerAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor