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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G vs Google Pixel 8

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G vs Google Pixel 8

61 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G) that was released on August 11, 2021, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 2 years 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 Z Flip 3 5G
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Slow-motion recording at 960FPS
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Comes with 1275 mAh larger battery capacity: 4575 vs 3300 mAh
  • Shows 38% longer battery life (19:39 vs 14:13 hours)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • 49% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 767K)
  • Delivers 55% higher peak brightness (1459 against 941 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • The phone is 2 years and 2 months newer

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 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 Z Flip 3 5G
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2640 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio21.9:920:9
PPI426 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYesYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness850 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1200 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio85%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space95.3%99.2%
PWM242 Hz170 Hz
Response time6.5 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
941 nits
Pixel 8+55%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height166 mm (6.54 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width72.2 mm (2.84 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness6.9 mm (0.27 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIPX8IP68
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, Green, PinkBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888 5GGoogle Tensor G3
Max clock2840 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 680 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 3 cores at 2.42 GHz: Kryo 680 Gold (Cortex-A78)
- 1 core at 2.84 GHz: Kryo 680 Prime (Cortex-X1)		- 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)Hexagon 780Yes
GraphicsAdreno 660Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units1024896
GPU clock840 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1290.2 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
767212
Pixel 8+49%
1142697
CPU222411355012
GPU205078374696
Memory168612183080
UX171111229909
Total score7672121142697
Samples[2 tests][9 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature39.1 °C45.7 °C
Stability71% -
Graphics test27 FPS -
Graphics score4597 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score12503 -
Video editing7729 -
Photo editing31726 -
Data manipulation10421 -
Writing score16316 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock2750 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size29 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power25 W27 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (10 W)Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (40% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:30 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing05:34 hr08:08 hr
Watching video09:17 hr14:06 hr
Gaming03:55 hr04:49 hr
Standby65 hr81 hr
General battery life
Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
14:13 hr
Pixel 8+38%
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix12 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution4000 x 30008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion960 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 12 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution12 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length27 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX563Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/2.55"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.4 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length22 mm -
SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh5570
Preview6964
Zoom72129
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal length26 mm21 mm
SensorSony IMX374 -
Sensor size1/3.2"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)No
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 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 version5.15.3
Bluetooth featuresLE, A2DPLE
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, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2021October 2023
Release dateAugust 2021October 2023
Launch price$1000$699
SAR (head)0.86 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.58 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity 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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