Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $699 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 26/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.9mm).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 24 points (50/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 99
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 548631
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 1890
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 187g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Cheaper: $153 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Google Pixel 8 scores 24 points higher (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (79/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (99/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 1443431 548631
Geekbench Single 1722 760
Geekbench Multi 4458 1890
Display 6.2" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 25W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 5 MP
Front camera 10 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 187 g 190 g
Price $699 $153
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G MediaTek Helio G99
26/100 -163.1%
548631 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 163.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
$153

Price difference: $546. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $546.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (79/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (99/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 24 points (50/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.