Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A56

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Google Pixel 8a

₹37,999

Was ₹36,999 2 month(s) ago

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Samsung Galaxy A56

₹41,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3Samsung Exynos 1580
Display6.1", OLED, 120 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP/13MP50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP
Battery4492 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Multimedia and GamingDisplay, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsAloe, Bay, Porcelain, ObsidianAwesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray
LaunchMay 07, 2024March 02, 2025
AvailabilityMay 15, 2024
Launch Price₹52,999₹41,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDRHDR10+
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 nits1900 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

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+

Processor

Winner:Google Pixel 8a

Chipset BrandGoogleSamsung
Chipset NameTensor G3Exynos 1580
CPUNona-coreOcta-core
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Xclipse 540
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI
OS Updates(Years)7 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto FocusBest Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
VideoOISgyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro

Selfie Camera

Winner:Google Pixel 8a

Front Camera Resolution13 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltra-wideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaFace Unlock
Video1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps

Battery

Winner:Google Pixel 8a

Capacity4492 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed18 w45 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesNo
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesBest Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo UnblurAI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor