Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A72

ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Display6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz6.7", FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90 Hz
Camera64MP+13MP/13MP64MP+8MP+12MP+5MP/32MP
Battery4492 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming and Build QualitySoftware and Main Camera
ColorsAloe, Bay, Porcelain, ObsidianAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
LaunchMay 07, 2024March 17, 2021
AvailabilityMay 15, 2024March 19, 2021
Launch Price₹52,999₹34,999
TypeFull HD+ OLEDFHD+ Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesHDRSDR
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch430 ppi394 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits800 nits
Weight188 grams203 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FramePlastic 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 5
Chipset BrandGoogleQualcomm
Chipset NameTensor G3Snapdragon 720G
CPUNano-coreOcta-core
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10Adreno 618
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinGoogle AndroidOne UI 4.1
OS Updates(Years)73
Camera Resolution64 MP64 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution13 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesAuto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED FlashPanorama, HDR, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
Front Camera Resolution13 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, PanoramaFace Unlock, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity4492 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Charging Speed18 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Single nano-SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesMagic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblir, Portrait Light
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, BarometerAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual proximity sensing