Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Google Pixel 8a scores 6.5 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 8a leads in display and software support, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is ahead in performance, camera, battery, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 8a cost $100.99 less ($499 vs $599.99). The Google Pixel 8a is the newer phone, announced May 7, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 8a
- Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,450 nits
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $599.99
- Newer model May 7, 2024 vs Oct 3, 2023
- Lighter 189 g vs 209 g
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Bigger battery 4,500 mAh vs 4,492 mAh
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.4 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Thinner 8.2 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Overall
6.5
6.8
Display
7.8
7.3
Performance
5.4
5.8
Camera
6.4
8.0
Battery
4.1
4.3
Design
7.8
8.4
Software support
9.2
6.9
Value for money
4.0
4.4
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Size
6.1 inches
6.4 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
430 ppi
403 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✕ No
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
1,450 nits
HDR
—
HDR10, HDR10+
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.91 GHz
3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715
Adreno 730
Geekbench 6 single-core
1,270
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
3,360
—
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
—
8 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
—
3×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@24
Front camera
13 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity
4,492 mAh
4,500 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
18 W
25 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
—
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Dimensions
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
189 g
209 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP67
IP68
Fingerprint
—
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 13
Interface
—
One UI 5.1
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 8aSamsung Galaxy S23 FE
Announced
May 7, 2024
Oct 3, 2023
Released
May 14, 2024
Oct 26, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$599.99
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