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Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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GooglePixel 8SamsungGalaxy A54 5G
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023March 2023
Display
Screen size6.2″6.4″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness424 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits1,000 nits
Display typeActua; OLEDSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density428 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)1,000 nits maximum brightness (TechRadar)
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5 (TechRadar)
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)Infinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; adaptive refresh rate; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipTensor G3Exynos 1380
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–Exynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process (TechRadar)
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAMUFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X memory (TechRadar); microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera10.5 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Octa PD wide camera; 1.2 μm pixel width; f/1.68 aperture; 82° field of view; 1/1.31" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8xF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP ultrawide camera with autofocus; 1.25 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 125.8° field of view; Lens correctionF2.2
Front camera10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera; 1.22 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of viewF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8xDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingRear camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Dual exposure on wide camera; Front camera; 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 7x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264); Audio; Audio Magic Eraser; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio zoomUp to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; VDIS and automatic reframing
Front video4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps and 60 fps–
Camera featuresUltra HDR; Best Take; Macro Focus; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Motion mode; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Astrophotography; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Super Res Zoom; Motion auto-focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Long Exposure; Action Pan; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Macro Focus Video; 10-bit HDR video; Cinematic Blur; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; Single-zone LDAF (laser detect auto-focus) sensor; Spectral and flicker sensor; Optical + electronic image stabilisation on wide5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Nightography; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 27 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingUp to 18 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4485 mAhRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 20 hours LTE internet, 19 hours Wi-Fi internet, 68 hours wireless audio playback and 46 hours LTE calls
Wired chargingUp to 27 W; USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 50% in about 30 minutes with Google’s 30 W USB-C charger (sold separately)25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (TechRadar)
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 18 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen); up to 12 W with Qi EPP chargersNot supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Charges other devicesBattery Share: wirelessly charges Qi-certified devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight187 g202 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm
Height × width150.5 × 70.8 mm158.2 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frameGlass finish; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar)
ColoursObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintAwesome Lime, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite, Awesome White
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529Tested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockOptical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsProximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; BarometerAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updates7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel DropsFour generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresGemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search, Live Translate and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)Photo Remaster and Object Eraser; Circle to Search with Google available after a software update
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the boxPixel 8; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptorUSB-C cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (TechRadar)
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; 2×2 + 2×2 MIMO; Google CastWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3
NFCYesSupported
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningDual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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