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Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A40
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Google Pixel 8a — quick specs
- Network
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory256 GB
- Battery4492 mAh
- OSAndroid 14
Samsung Galaxy A40 — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display5.9 inches · 1080×2340
- Camera16 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery3100 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy A40
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Technology
A
BGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
—
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
2G bands
A—
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
—
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
A—
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
—
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
4G bands
A—
BLTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed
—
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
Speed
A—
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
LAUNCH
Status
Available. Released 2024
Available. Released 2019, April
Status
AAvailable. Released 2024
BAvailable. Released 2019, April
Announced
—
2019, March
Announced
A—
B2019, March
BODY
Dimensions
152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D
144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
A152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D
B144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm (5.69 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
140 g (4.94 oz)
Weight
A188 g
B140 g (4.94 oz)
SIM
Nano SIM and eSIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SIM
ANano SIM and eSIM
BSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Build
Slate
Front glass, plastic body
Build
ASlate
BFront glass, plastic body
PLATFORM
OS
Original: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS
AOriginal: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
BAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Google Tensor G3
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Chipset
AGoogle Tensor G3
BExynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
—
Octa-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
CPU
A—
BOcta-core (2x1.77 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.59 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
—
Mali-G71 MP2
GPU
A—
BMali-G71 MP2
MEMORY
Card slot
No
microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Card slot
ANo
BmicroSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal
128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
64GB 4GB RAM
Internal
A128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
B64GB 4GB RAM
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Loudspeaker
AYes, with stereo speakers
BYes
3.5mm jack
No
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
3.5mm jack
ANo
BYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.x
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.x
B5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB
USB Type-C
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
AUSB Type-C
B3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
Radio
—
FM radio
Radio
A—
BFM radio
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ANT+
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ANT+
BATTERY
Charging
Fast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Fast battery charging 15W
Charging
AFast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
BFast battery charging 15W
Battery Type
4492 mAh
Non-removable Li-Po 3100 mAh battery
Battery Type
A4492 mAh
BNon-removable Li-Po 3100 mAh battery
DISPLAY
Type
—
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
A—
BSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
—
5.9 inches, 85.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A—
B5.9 inches, 85.5 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
—
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
Resolution
A—
B1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~437 ppi density)
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Protection
A—
BCorning Gorilla Glass 3
MAIN CAMERA
Features
—
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Features
A—
BLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
—
1080p@30fps
Video
A—
B1080p@30fps
Dual
—
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
Dual
A—
B16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
SELFIE CAMERA
Video
—
1080p@30fps
Video
A—
B1080p@30fps
Single
—
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
Single
A—
B25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide)
MISC
Colors
—
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Colors
A—
BBlack, White, Blue, Coral
Models
—
SM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM
Models
A—
BSM-A405F, SM-A405FN, SM-A405FM
Price
—
About 220 EUR
Price
A—
BAbout 220 EUR
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