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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Google Pixel 8

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs Google Pixel 8

65 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (with Exynos 1380) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 5 months before. 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 A35 5G
  • Shows 14% longer battery life (22:25 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 425 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 91% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 599K)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 42% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1027 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 7.2 mm narrower

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Google Pixel 8 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 A35 5G
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Size6.6 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi428 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 supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio84.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.9%99.2%
PWM240 Hz170 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A35 5G
1027 nits
Pixel 8+42%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height161.7 mm (6.37 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width78 mm (3.07 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsBlack, Blue, PurpleBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Google Tensor G3
Max clock2400 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.4 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
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process5 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G68 MP5Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units320896
GPU clock950 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~608 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A35 5G
599393
Pixel 8+91%
1142697
CPU196715355012
GPU136585374696
Memory109704183080
UX156389229909
Total score5993931142697
Samples[16 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size28 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power25 W27 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (52% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:26 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:47 hr08:08 hr
Watching video14:03 hr14:06 hr
Gaming05:56 hr04:49 hr
Standby106 hr81 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A35 5G+14%
22:25 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length - 25 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5KGN8Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorGalaxyCore GC08A3Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/4.0"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh5070
Preview5264
Zoom71129
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31203648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 -
Sensor size1/3.06"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- 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
DisplayPortNoYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1820
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A35 5G+2%
90.9 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMarch 2024October 2023
Release dateMarch 2024October 2023
Launch price$380$699
SAR (head)0.44 W/kg -
SAR (body)0.92 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
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A35 5G:
    - Only SM-A356E/DS and SM-A356B/DS models support two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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