Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Google Pixel 3a
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better RAM than Google Pixel 3a. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Google Pixel 3a which has resolution of 2220 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Google Pixel 3a |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 12.2 MP |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 12999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is May, 2019. The cost of Google Pixel 3a is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a has screen size of 5.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 3a has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 441 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Google's phone ~ 77.2%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 3a has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 3a's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Google Pixel 3a (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 3a's 12.2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 3a's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on v9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Google Pixel 3a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | Pixel 3A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | May, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 70.1 x 151.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 147 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.6 inches, 1080 x 2220 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 77.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | Always-on Display, Now Playing,True Black Level, Full 24-bit Depth or 16 Million Colours, D67 White Point |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Pixel Imprint: Back-mounted , Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Haptics |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | eSIM Compatible, Google Cast, AR Core, Built-in Google Assistant, Google Photos, Adaptive Battery |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | 12.2MP Dual-pixel, Night Sight, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 240/30/60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD, 480p @ 30 fps |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 615 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |