Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A08

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Google · 2023

Pixel 8 Pro

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$999 USD

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A08

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy A08 BETTER THAN Pixel 8 Pro?

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Pixel 8 Pro

Samsung Galaxy A08Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Pixel 8	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,050 mAh	6,000 mAh	+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W	Standard	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	213g	N/A	213g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Pixel 8 Pro:

✓786g lighter chassis (213g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9000 lower launch MSRP ($999 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy A08:

✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+950 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Pixel 8 Pro	Samsung Galaxy A08
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy A08 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	2992x1344 (489 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,400 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Pixel 8 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Helio G99
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	Android 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Pixel 8 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.68, OIS, Samsung GN2	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto Zoom	48 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/1.95	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10.5 MP, f/2.2	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Pixel 8 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm	N/A
Weight	213 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy A08 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,050 mAh	6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	23W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$999	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A08 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy A08 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Pixel 8 Pro:

Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to choose Samsung Galaxy A08:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 85.6 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+950 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A08

Which is better: Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A08?

Samsung Galaxy A08 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Pixel 8 Pro (85.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 85.6 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+950 mAh more).