Compare: Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB

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The Google Pixel 4a is a slightly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Google Pixel 4a!

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	Google Pixel 4a	Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	69.2	68.4
Value for Money Score	70.4	61.6
Price	₹ 29,999 onwards	₹ 37,990 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Feb, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10, Upgradeable to Android 11Expected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5.81 inches	6.1 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 444 pixels per inch)	1440x3040 pixels (~ 551 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	OLED, Always-on display, HDR	Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10, Always-on Display
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	Exynos 9820 OctaRanked #11 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 618	Mali-G76 MP12
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	16MP + 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/1.5-2.4 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length (wide); 1/2.55" Sensor Size; 1.4um Pixel Size; Dual Pixel PDAF; OIS, 12MP: F/2.4 Aperture; 52mm Focal Length (Telephoto); 1/3.6" Sensor; 1.0um Pixel Size; Autofocus; OIS; 2x Optical Zoom, 16MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 12mm Focal Length (Ultrawide), Auto-HDR, Panorama, Slo-mo Video ([email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]), HDR, Dual-video Rec.
Secondary Camera	8MP	10MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 24mm Focal Length (Wide), 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto-HDR	F/1.9 Aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, 4K Video Rec.
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio
Dual SIM	GSM + GSM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	8.2 mmMedium	7.8 mmMedium
Weight	143 gmLight	157 gmMedium
Width	69.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use	70.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Battery Capacity	3140 mAh	3400 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
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W 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	In-display Supersonic Fingerprint Sensor; Scratch Resistant Back (Corning Gorilla Glass 6); Samsung DeX (desktop experience support); Qi Fast Wireless charging; Bixby; Samsung Pay; Reverse Wireless charging; NFC; ANT+ Support; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos; AKG sound
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	Absolutely gorgeous, slick design, which is truly all-screen, and zero bezels - with a punch hole for the front camera Top quality build Feels great in the hand thanks to curved sides on the front and back More compact and easier to handle than the Galaxy S10+ The new in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor also works well, and even with wet/greasy fingers - plus it's more secure than the 2D optical sensor on the likes of the OnePlus 6T, since it creates a 3D map of your finger There is also lightning fast face unlock Brilliant, killer display - the new quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display on the Galaxy S10 Plus is Samsung’s best display yet and arguably the best smartphone display yet, and absolutely immersive, with its all-screen design Dynamic Tone Mapping delivers enhanced brightness and a wider color range and Samsung has worked to reduce blue light emission, which can be harmful for your eyes The Galaxy S10’s panel also gets plenty bright at 625 nits of peak brightness The OneUI software on the Galaxy S10 is slick and streamlined as promised, and fairly easy to use - it's one of the better Android UIs you will come across - in fact, it is arguably the best custom Android skin after Oxygen OS, and that’s a huge deal for the Samsung brand With the power beast Exynos 9820 chip inside, the Galaxy S10 is simply the fastest Android phone yet - and only a shade behind Apple's iPhone XR/XS - it will steamroll through anything you throw at it - and gameplay in even the most complex games is smooth like butter There is also a new set of features Samsung calls “Intelligent Performance” - using artificial intelligence, the Galaxy S10 lineup can automatically and continuously optimize battery, CPU, RAM, and even device temperature based on what you’re doing with the phone at any given time - Intelligent Performance also learns when you use certain apps over time, and it can pre-load them in the background based on time and location - this way, your most frequently used apps are lightning-fast to launch Continuing Samsung's tradition of including some excellent cameras on its flagships, the 4 cameras on the S10 (3 rear + 1 front) pack quite some punch are are easily among the best on any phone available currently - taking the top spots along with the Pixel 3/XL and the iPhone XS/Max The three cameras in the rear include a 12-MP dual-pixel main shooter with a variable aperture (f/1.5, f/2.4), a 12-MP telephoto lens (f/2.4) with a 2x optical zoom and an ultra-wide 16-MP camera (f/2.2) that gives you a 123-degree view The ultra-wide angle lens on the S10 Plus can produce dramatic-looking photos, giving you a more captivating view of almost any scene If you like portraits, you’ll like the Live Focus effects Samsung has added to the mix - you can choose from Blur, Spin, Zoom and Color point (which puts the main subject in color and the background in black and white) - you can also apply these effects to portraits or selfies after you shoot Low light photography is pretty strong too, though not quite to the level of the Pixel 3 The front camera is pretty good too (though portraits aren't as good as on the S10+) Video recording is top-notch too, especially with the new 'Super Steady' mode - that produces the kind of smooth tracking shots you’d see in a movie Includes a headphone jack, something that's not that easy to find among flagships today Has pretty powerful speakers (though they are not up to the level of the the stereo sound from the iPhone XS Max which delivers more robust bass and richer audio overall) Good battery life with a 3400mAh battery, an optimized processor, and AI based 'Adaptive Battery' chops The handy PowerShare feature lets you use the back of the S10 to wirelessly charge other phones and gadgets that use the Qi standard (including the iPhones XS, and Galaxy Buds) The Galaxy S10 is easily one of the best Android phones money can buy, with a slick design, a gorgeous display, blazing fast performance, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, further improved cameras and good battery life
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	The punch hole for the front camera can be a bit distracting at times - especially when you’re using an app with a white background like Gmail - whether you prefer this approach to a 'full screen' device or the water-drop notch approach may be down to personal preference - while notches are usually larger, they still maintain the symmetry of the phone - so it's a bit of a toss-up - though, just like a notch, this is something you quickly get used to, and ultimately stop even noticing Overall, while the cameras on the Galaxy S10 are right up there with the very best, they are still a shade behind the Pixel 3 and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, in terms of low-light photography While fast charging is of course supported, the charging speeds over the Adaptive Fast Charging protocol aren't all that impressive for a 2019 flagship - it will take you 30 minutes to charge the phone to about 36% with the included 15W charger in the box - it's a decent speed but the fast charging standards of the likes of OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo are significantly better There is still strong competition though - while the S10 is a great, powerful all-rounder, if you are looking for the best camera, you should consider the Pixel 3, and if you are looking for even more powerful performance, brighter display, or prefer the iOS ecosystem, you should look at the iPhone XS
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