Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; estimated prices are $495 and $317. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 1,433,693); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 188g).
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 1433693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 1722
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 4458
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 7W
- Lighter: 167g vs 188g
- Cheaper: $317 vs $495
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Google Pixel 8a scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 167 g | |
| Price | $495 | $317 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Google Pixel 8a by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $178. Samsung Galaxy S24 is cheaper by $178.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (82/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.