Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 824,513); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 263g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4380 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 263g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W

  • Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the Google Pixel 8a scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (57/100 vs 20/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Samsung Galaxy Fold
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1433693 824513
Geekbench Single 1722 968
Geekbench Multi 4458 2731
Display 6.1" OLED 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1536x2152
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4380 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Wireless charging 7W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm
Weight 188 g 263 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy Fold
  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100 -73.9%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (70/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (70/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy Fold are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (57/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Fold — 44/100.

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 20/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better fit for everyday use.