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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Google Pixel 8a

62 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
VS
75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Google Pixel 8a

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 1080) that was released on March 14, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8a, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 1 year and 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
  • Shows 32% longer battery life (26:03 vs 19:43 hours)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 508 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Slow-motion recording at 480FPS
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • 2.2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 550K)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 50% higher peak brightness (1518 against 1015 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 7.5W
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • The phone is 1 year and 2 months newer
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Google Pixel 8a crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A34 5G
vs
Pixel 8a

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.6 inches6.1 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1400 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio84.9%81.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space100%99.1%
PWM253 Hz120 Hz
Response time1 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A34 5G
1015 nits
Pixel 8a+50%
1518 nits

Design and build

Height161.3 mm (6.35 inches)152.1 mm (5.99 inches)
Width78.1 mm (3.07 inches)72.7 mm (2.86 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Silver, Green, PurpleWhite, Black, Blue, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Google Pixel 8a in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1080Google Tensor G3
Max clock2600 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 3.0Yes
GraphicsMali-G68 MP4Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units256896
GPU clock800 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~686 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A34 5G
550223
Pixel 8a+122%
1223695
CPU172683368321
GPU117198432077
Memory113093218319
UX147249204978
Total score5502231223695
Samples[54 tests][3 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature37.5 °C46.4 °C
Stability99% -
Graphics test13 FPS -
Graphics score2302 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score9809 -
Video editing7467 -
Photo editing18783 -
Data manipulation11029 -
Writing score14678 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Memory clock2133 MHz3200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size38 GB18.4 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4492 mAh
Max charge power25 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (49% in 30 min)Yes (33% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:55 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:42 hr08:15 hr
Watching video15:54 hr13:00 hr
Gaming06:24 hr04:54 hr
Standby122 hr86 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A34 5G+32%
26:03 hr
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60009000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion480 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX582Sony IMX787
Sensor size1/2.0"1/1.73"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSamsung S5K4HAYXSony IMX712
Sensor size1/4.0"1/3.06"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035 -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh4560
Preview4871
Zoom76126
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A34 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204032 x 3024
Aperturef/2.2 -
Focal length26 mm -
SensorSony IMX258 -
Sensor size1/3.1" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
AutofocusNo -
StabilizationDigital -
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort - Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A34 5G+1%
90.4 dB
Pixel 8a
89.3 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2023May 2024
Release dateMarch 2023May 2024
Launch price$390$499
SAR (head)0.55 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.49 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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