Google Pixel 8a vs vivo S50: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 8a vs vivo S50. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 8aGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
vivo S50vivo S50China · 12GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8a
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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vivo S50
vivo S50
China · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.4Performance & Hardware 8.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 7.6Camera
Connectivity score 7.6 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 8.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
17 reviews
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No user reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 8a vs vivo S50

Specs stores to buy Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 8a
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		vivo S50 price comparison vivo S50
China · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.1" 6.59"
Resolution FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 81% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 72.7 mm
152.1 mm
8.9 mm 		74.3 mm
157.5 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 188 g 197 g
Micro Tensor G3
Nine-Core 		SnapD. 8s Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 876.512
v10 		1.780.652
v11
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.89
IMX787
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
LYT-700C
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google vivo
Aliases Akita, G6GPR V2528A

Release Date
Release date May 2024,
2 years ago 		December 2025,
8 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 8a
vivo S50
Google Pixel 8a
vivo S50
Size
72.7 mm • 152.1 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.3 mm • 157.5 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 197 g
Usable surface 81 % 85 %
Materials Metal Glass
Resistance IP67 IP69
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Green
Cyan
Black
White
Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.1" 6.59"
Type Oled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		QHD
1260 x 2750 px
Density 431 Pixels per inch 459 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1400 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 4500 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 105% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
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Is it comfortable?
8.7
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3
CPU 1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 1x3 Ghz Cortex-X4, 4x2,8 Ghz Cortex-A720, 3x2,0 Ghz Cortex-A520
Type Nine-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 735

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
876.512
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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1.780.652
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 92% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.89 ƒ/ 1.88
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX787 Sony LYT-700C
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.72" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX712
GalaxyCore GC08A3
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/4"
3
Camera type
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Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.7
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Sony IMX882
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/1.95"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX712 Unknown
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
136
Camera
141Photo
128Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
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Quality of selfies
8.1
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n18 (850)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B43 (TDD 3700)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

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.

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American measurement

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

 1.000 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
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Quality of the GPS
8.2
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And the WiFi?
8.1
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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6500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
90.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 65%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 2 months ago
  • OriginOS 6 (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services Without Google Mobile services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 76%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
17 reviews
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