Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Google Pixel 8a

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Google Tensor G3
Display6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP64MP+13MP/13MP
Battery3900 mAh4492 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Battery, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display and Gaming
ColorsCream, Green, Lavender, Phantom BlackAloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023May 07, 2024
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023May 15, 2024
Launch Price₹74,999₹52,999
TypeFull HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2XFull HD+ OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch425 ppi430 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits2000 nits
Weight168 grams188 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 3
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP67 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers (tuned by AKG)Stereo Speakers
Chipset BrandQualcommGoogle
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Tensor G3
CPUOcta-coreNano-core
GPUAdreno 740Immortalis-G715s MC10
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 6Google Android
OS Updates(Years)47
Camera Resolution50 MP64 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12.2 MP13 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution10 MP
Camera 3 TypeTelephoto
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama, LED FlashAuto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Front Camera Resolution12 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideUltrawide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+Auto-HDR, Panorama
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity3900 mAh4492 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Charging Speed25 w18 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkCDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AIMagic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblir, Portrait Light
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer