Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A72
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Beebom Score
62
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+8MP+12MP+5MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+8MP+12MP+5MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Build Quality | Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | March 17, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | March 19, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹34,999 | ||
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue | ||
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | March 17, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | March 19, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹34,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 800 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Weight | 188 grams | 203 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| 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 5 | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 203 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| 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 5 |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 720G | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 618 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 3 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 720G | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 618 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 3 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A72
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, OIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single nano-SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single nano-SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
