Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 8Google Pixel 8Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41
Samsung Galaxy A55 5GSamsung Galaxy A55 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.0Design & Materials 7.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.9Performance & Hardware 7.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.3Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 8.3 Connectivity
Battery score 6.3 Battery 7.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
10 reviews
9.4
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Specs Google Pixel 8 price comparison Google Pixel 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GPJ41 		Samsung Galaxy A55 5G price compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A556B
Inches 6.2" 6.6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 87% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 70.8 mm
150.5 mm
8.9 mm 		77.4 mm
161.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 213 g
Micro Tensor G3
Nine-Core 		Exynos 1480
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 876.512
v10 		713.393
v10
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GNV
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases GPJ41 SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS

Release Date
Release date October 2023,
7 months ago 		March 2024,
1 month ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Size
70.8 mm • 150.5 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.4 mm • 161.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 187 g 213 g
Usable surface 87 % 85 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP67
Colors
Black

Cyan

Beige
Black

White

Violet

Lima

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.6"
Type Oled Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 513 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
8.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.3
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G3 Exynos 1480
CPU 1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 4x2.75GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.05GHz Cortex-A55
Type Nine-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Samsung Xclipse 530

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
876.512
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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713.393
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.1
9.2
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung GNV Unknown
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.31" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
0.80 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.9"
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10.8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.65" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
148
Mobile
152
Photo
148
Video
108
Mobile
110
Photo
117
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
8.8
Quality of selfies
8.6
9.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
10
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.3
10
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4575 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
27.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 83%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 8 months ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 8 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 70%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 89%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
From $ 500 --
From $ 331 --

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