If you value photography, the Google Pixel 8 has a better overall camera quality which includes superior still photo and video capture, compared to the Samsung Galaxy A53. For battery life, the Galaxy A53 leads slightly, potentially offering longer usage between charges. The Pixel 8 has a higher refresh rate screen with variable refresh rate technology providing smoother visuals, albeit on a slightly smaller screen than the A53. The A53 offers a larger screen which might enhance your viewing experience but with a fixed refresh rate. Both phones have the same storage capacity and the Pixel 8 is equipped with a more powerful processor and more RAM, which should translate to better overall performance. However, the A53 is notably less expensive, making it a better fit if budget is a primary concern. Both devices run on Android and have similar durability features, so consider how much you value camera quality and performance over cost savings and battery life when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy A53 |
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
$699 | $200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 12, 2023 | March 24, 2022 |
SCREEN | |||
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Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.2" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 428 | 405 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
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Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG3 | E1280 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
CAMERA | |||
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Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
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Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4575 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 18 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No |
PHYSICAL | |||
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Size | |||
Size | 5.93" x 2.79" | 6.28" x 2.94" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.60 oz | 6.67 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
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Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 5 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 48, 66, 77, 78, 260, 261 |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
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Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Rose, Hazel, Obsidian | Blue, White, Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |