Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A11

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy A11 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450; estimated prices are $499 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 10/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 176,718); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A11 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A11
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 78
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 176718
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 301
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 831
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A11 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy A11, the Google Pixel 8a scores 38 points higher (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A11: The Samsung Galaxy A11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy A11
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 1433693 176718
Geekbench Single 1722 301
Geekbench Multi 4458 831
Display 6.1" OLED 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 161.4×76.3×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 177 g
Price $499 $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy A11
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A11
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Samsung Galaxy A11
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy A11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
10/100 -711.3%
176718 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Samsung Galaxy A11 by 711.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Samsung Galaxy A11
$180

Price difference: $319. Samsung Galaxy A11 is cheaper by $319.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A11?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 38 points (48/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy A11?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A11 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A11?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy A11?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Samsung Galaxy A11?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.