Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $1,100, a difference of about $601. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 8a stands out for flagship-grade tensor g3 chip at mid-range price, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…
- →Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- →Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- →Excellent main camera for the class
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 8a
Pros
- Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- Excellent main camera for the class
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Smaller battery than competitors
- Plastic back instead of glass
- No telephoto camera
- Bezels are thicker than the flagship Pixels
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Actua OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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