Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Comparison between Google Pixel 4a and Samsung Galaxy S23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S23, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4a, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 443 ppi
- against 425 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 168 g
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,900 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 268,714
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 268,714 | 1,752,375 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,843 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,854 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold cores and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.4 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 168 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.3 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 3,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.81″ | 6.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi Best value | 425 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B18, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B32 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, MIMO, DLNA | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1 | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.37 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.3 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4a | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G025J, GA02099, G025N | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS |
