Compare: Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (8GB RAM)

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (8GB RAM) is a slightly better phone, but the Google Pixel 4a is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (8GB RAM) might be a slightly better choice.

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	Google Pixel 4a	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (8GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	68.7	73.5
Value for Money Score	70.1	68.1
Price	₹ 29,999 onwards	₹ 34,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Jan, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10, Upgradeable to Android 11Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5.81 inches	6.7 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 444 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 393 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	OLED, Always-on display, HDR	Super AMOLED, Always-on display, HDR, Punch-hole Camera
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #19 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Samsung Exynos 9810Ranked #14 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 618	Mali-G72 MP18
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	12.2MP	12MP + 12MP + 12MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	F/1.7 Aperture, 27mm Focal Length (Wide), 1/2.55" Sensor Size, 1.4um Pixel Size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, Auto-HDR, Panorama	12MP: f/1.7 Aperture; 27mm Focal Length; 1/2.55" Sensor Size; 1.4um Pixel Size; Dual Pixel PDAF; OIS 12MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 12mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide), 12MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 52mm Focal Length (Telephoto); 1/3.6" Sensor Size; 1.0um Pixel Size; PDAF; OIS; 2x Optical zoom, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60fps; [email protected], EIS
Secondary Camera	8MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 24mm Focal Length (Wide), 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto-HDR	f/2.2 Aperture; 25mm Focal Length, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 1 TB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio		Yes
Dual SIM	GSM + GSM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	8.2 mmMedium	8.7 mmMedium
Weight	143 gmLight	199 gmHeavy
Width	69.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use	76.1 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	3140 mAh	4500 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 25W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 25.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; DLNA; NFC; Google Cast; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration	S-Pen Stylus; NFC; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Cute, minimalist design - the matte textured polycarbonate back makes it feel much nicer and less slippery One of the more compact Android smartphones - the result is a handset which is extremely easy to handle, and one-handed use is almost effortless Extremely light-weight, tipping the scales at just 143g The signature coloured lock button is still present and adds a little flair to the overall esthetics The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, and recognition is fast The screen is a 5.81-inch, Full HD+ OLED panel, and it looks fantastic - the screen provides bright, clear and colourful visuals, watching the HDR content is a pleasing experience, with excellent detail and colour reproduction The Google Pixel 4a also features an always-on display, which will permanently display some useful things like the time, date, battery level, weather and notifications Of course, one of the key selling points of the Pixel series, is the clean, stock version of Android directly from Google, along with three years of promised updates (which are generally delivered almost as soon as they are launched) Then there are some interesting Pixel-only features like the search giant's Recorder app, which can live-transcribe meetings and conversations, help you make notes and some other useful stuff Good performance from the reliable Snapdragon 730G - it can handle any app or game that you run with ease - the heavy games like COD: Mobile also runs well with medium graphics Excellent 12.2MP camera at the back - the camera shines in bright daylight photography: details are well resolved without oversharpening and there's barely any noise - images have great colour and dynamic range, and maintained more contrast than other devices currently on the market Low-light photos are quite good, dynamic range and details are great - adding the Google's Night Sight to the mix and the photos are generally more exposed in the shadows and offer a white balance that's more true to life - it improves the detail and reduces the noise The Pixel 4a supports Astrophotography - it is meant for capturing the starry night skies or moonlit landscapes, depending on the scene, the camera can take anywhere from 1 to more than 3 minutes to capture a shot Portrait mode is impressive with good subject separation and natural background blur The front-facing 8MP camera on the Google Pixel 4a is a solid snapper and produces selfies with good colour and detail There's the obligatory selfie portrait mode, which can apply background blur for artsy self-portraits, and Night Sight is also available on the front camera - this worked well when you try to snap a selfie in lighting that is less than ideal Overall, the images are nearly indistinguishable from the much pricier Pixel 4, that never launched in India - which makes the Pixel 4a arguably the best camera at this price Decent battery life from the 3140 mAh battery - it can last a full day of regular use Decent fast charging from the 18W fast charger in the box, it can fill the phone up in about 90 mins (though, at this price there are better fast charging options available from competition) The Pixel 4a is a simple, no-nonsense phone, it isn't trying to do anything flashy, and if you’re tired of big, expensive phones and just want something compact that works, and works well, it is a good choice to consider	Sleek, modern and sophisticated rear design, especially the Samsung's trademark “Aura Glow” variant which reflects all the colours of the rainbow depending on how the light hits the back (though, the red and black version are much more subdued) The front also looks sharp and trendy with minimum bezels and only a punch-hole cutout for the front camera at the top centre High quality build and premium in hand feel with glass on the front, a 'Glastic' polycarbonate back, and an aluminium frame in the middle It wouldn't be wrong to say that the S Pen is the soul of the Galaxy Note range of phones: if you're buying the Note 10 Lite over S10 Lite, it must be because of the S Pen - apart from taking notes & handwriting recognition, the S Pen comes with its usual set of features like Air Command, Air Actions, doodle, remote control functions and snap photos via air gestures (though, some of the highlight features are exclusive to the proper Note10s) The power button has three main actions : Bixby, powering off and launching the camera Huge, vibrant 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a punch-hole cutout - expect rich colours and wide viewing angles, something we expect from a premium Samsung Galaxy smartphone - an ideal device to watch videos and play games on (though, the higher refresh rate is still missing which the OnePlus 7T offers) The display gets sufficiently bright for outdoor use Samsung's OneUI 2 on top of Android 10 is one of the best custom Android skins at present - it's well optimised for single handed use with most controls in the easier to reach bottom part of the screen - it looks clean, and of course has a few useful options on top of stock Android Solid performance powered by an Exynos 9810 chipset, be it running games, switching between apps or loading apps like Chrome or Facebook, the Note 10 Lite is a smooth performer - it can also handle heavy games like Call of Duty with ease Very good triple camera setup - a 12MP primary, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 12MP telephoto lens In daylight, the photos from the Note 10 Lite's primary camera are very similar to the ones you'd get from a proper Note 10 - level of detail is similarly good, dynamic range is wide and the HDR icon pops up every time it is needed, colour reproduction is likeable too Ultra-wide camera is good too, it captures very good detail with fairly wide dynamic range - if you know a bit or two about composition, you'll have a great time playing with the ultra-wide mode (though, the quality is not as good as the primary shooter) The telephoto camera takes nice pictures too and gives you a 2X optical zoom to play around with The Note 10 Lite surprises with its low light photo capabilities - low-light images show excellent colour preservation and dynamic range, recorded detail is very good and noise is reasonably well controlled - Night mode further improves the quality, bringing out specifics that weren't there in the regular Photo mode - in fact, and that's more than a little surprising, this Lite version can give the Note 10 a run for its money in main camera Night mode (the low light performance is not as good with the other two cameras though) Very good portrait or Live Focus mode - let's you shoot with both telephoto and main camera and images come out nice with good subject separation Decent 32MP front-facing camera - it gets you Instagram-worthy shots with colours on point and nice and wide dynamic range Decent Portrait selfie mode - subject recognition is fairly decent Video quality out of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite is very good overall, the phone captures plenty of detail, colours are rendered nicely and are true-to-life with excellent stabilisation, thanks to the Super Steady mode Overall, very good versatile cameras, if not up to flagship standard - cameras hold on its own and give the competition a run for their money With a 4500 mAh capacity, the Note 10 Lite is one of the most long-lasting smartphones in the premium mid-range segment - the phone can run for two days on a single charge of moderate use Very Fast charging with the included 25W charger - it can top the phone from 0% to 100% in 82 minutes The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is well worth considering if you're looking for a stylus inside a great all-round phone, but you would rather not pay the heavy price of the Note 10 - the Galaxy Note 10 Lite gives you the S Pen, latest software, and some of the best image quality from a non-flagship device
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The materials used don't look or feel particularly premium The performance isn't the best for the price - there are plenty of similarly priced handsets offering newer chipsets, more RAM, and a variety of storage options, like the OnePlus Nord However, if you want more from your phone, there are better options available that offer better design, performance, battery and fast charging, like the OnePlus Nord	Slow and laggy in-display fingerprint sensor, nowhere near a good, nearly-instant optical sensor found in, say, a OnePlus 7T It can still prove to be an uneasy phone to hold for those who prefer smaller and compact phones At 199g, it feels hefty too No certified IP Rating for water and dust resistance Having said that, it's a two year old chip seen in Note 9 and not as snappy as the other top performers like the ROG Phone or the OnePlus 7T There's no stereo speaker action on the Note 10 Lite For anyone who wants better performance and doesn't consider the S Pen to be of much use can look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or OnePlus 7T
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