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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Comparison between Google Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 3a XL, if you care about…
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 191 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Usable Surface
- 80.6 %
- against 76.3 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 615 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 176,612 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 381 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.3 % | 80.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,220 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Features | Dragontrail Glass, OLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.79 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 3a XL | Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G020C, G020G, G020F, G020A, G020B, G020D | SM-G885F, SM-G8850, SM-G885Y, SM-G885S, SM-G8858 |
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