Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; estimated prices are $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 9/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 54,000); the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is noticeably lighter (149g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 54000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 122
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 405
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 149g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $699

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017, the Google Pixel 8 scores 41 points higher (50/100 vs 9/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
Processor Google Tensor G3 Samsung Exynos 7570
AnTuTu 1443431 54000
Geekbench Single 1722 122
Geekbench Multi 4458 405
Display 6.2" OLED 5.0" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 2400 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 143.2×70.3×8.2 mm
Weight 187 g 149 g
Price $699 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy J3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 Samsung Exynos 7570
9/100 -2573.0%
54000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 2573.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017
$200

Price difference: $499. Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is cheaper by $499.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (79/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (31/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (100/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (96/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by 41 points (50/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Samsung Galaxy J3 2017?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.