Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked Blue 64GB
Samsung
27 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Battery Life
Gaming
Foldable
Flagship
Rugged
Compact
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED | Super AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 2700 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 3.1 GHz | — |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | — |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | 2.35 |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP★ | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Video | 4K | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,100 mAh★ | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 23W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | Power Delivery | — |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Single-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | — |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unlocked Blue 64GB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average performance (27th percentile)
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 42 specs.