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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Google Pixel 8

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Google Pixel 8

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

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) that was released on July 26, 2023, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 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 5
  • 38% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1582K versus 1142K)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Slow-motion recording at 960FPS
  • Faster storage type - UFS 4.0 versus UFS 3.1
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 24% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2100 and 1697 points
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Comes with 875 mAh larger battery capacity: 4575 vs 3700 mAh
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Shows 15% longer battery life (19:39 vs 17:05 hours)
  • Delivers 32% higher peak brightness (1459 against 1104 nits)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 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 5
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2640 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio21.9:920:9
PPI425 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYesYes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness500 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1200 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space97.3%99.2%
PWM120 Hz170 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy Z Flip 5
1104 nits
Pixel 8+32%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height165.1 mm (6.5 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width71.9 mm (2.83 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness6.9 mm (0.27 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight187 g (6.6 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIPX8IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, Green, Purple, YellowBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Google Tensor G3
Max clock3200 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A710
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 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 cache8 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)HexagonYes
GraphicsAdreno 740Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units1536896
GPU clock680 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~2089 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy Z Flip 5+38%
1582132
Pixel 8
1142697
CPU390737355012
GPU616030374696
Memory305189183080
UX270176229909
Total score15821321142697
SamplesLess then 3[9 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock3200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1Stock Android
OS size40 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity3700 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power25 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (15 W)Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingYes, (wireless)Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:19 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing05:13 hr08:08 hr
Watching video10:25 hr14:06 hr
Gaming03:58 hr04:49 hr
Standby96 hr81 hr
General battery life
Galaxy Z Flip 5
17:05 hr
Pixel 8+15%
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		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution12 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length24 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung S5K2LDSamsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.76"1/1.31"
Pixel size1.8 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
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
Bokeh6070
Preview6564
Zoom95129
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels10 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length26 mm21 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3J1 -
Sensor size1/3"1/3.1"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (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 version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYes, DP 1.2Yes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, 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
Galaxy Z Flip 5+1%
89.6 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedJuly 2023October 2023
Release dateAugust 2023October 2023
Launch price$999$699
SAR (head)0.6 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.45 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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