Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 213 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Oct 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (upgradable to 7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Exynos 2400e (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Deca-core (1x3.11 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.90 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.60 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Xclipse 940 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | 10 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable (Rated 4565 mAh) |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 213 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | September 26, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Available. Released October 3, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 4,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Google Pixel 8a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 213 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 8/10.
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