Google Pixel 8 Pro / Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Google Pixel 8 Pro: Pixel 8 Pro (2023); 12 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB (1 TB in the US). Model number GC3VE, G1MNW or GE9DP depending on market. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 Pro are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: 6 GB RAM · 128 GB storage

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy A54 5G
Release year20232023
Display6.7-inch (170 mm) Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992 at 489 PPI; 20:9; Smooth Display (1–120 Hz)

An LTPO panel can drop the refresh rate as low as 1 Hz for static content, saving power with the always-on display and while reading, and rises to 120 Hz for motion. Google notes it is not available for all apps or content. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is less than 6.7 inches.

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6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; 1080 × 2340; 1,000 nits Samsung
Brightness and contrastUp to 1,600 nits (HDR) and up to 2,400 nits (peak); >1,000,000:1 contrast; HDR support, full 24-bit colour

Google measures the HDR figure at a 100% on-pixel ratio and the peak figure at a 5% on-pixel ratio; 2,400 nits is a ceiling for small bright areas.

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Front and back glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; matte Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back; polished aluminium frame

The matte back shows fewer fingerprints; the standard Pixel 8 has a polished back and a matte frame.

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ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Tensor G3 includes a TPU that accelerates on-device AI models. Titan M2 is a separate security chip that protects the lock screen and encryption keys.

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Exynos 1380; octa-core (2.4 GHz + 2.0 GHz) Samsung
Memory and storage12 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128, 256 or 512 GB UFS 3.1 (also 1 TB in the US)

Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot.

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Rear cameras50 MP Octa PD wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31", 82°); 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide (ƒ/1.95, 125.5°, autofocus); 48 MP Quad PD telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 21.8°, 5x optical); Super Res Zoom up to 30x

Optical and electronic stabilisation work together on the wide and telephoto cameras. Zoom beyond 5x is digital. Pro controls allow manual shutter, ISO and focus and high-resolution (50 MP) shots. A multi-zone laser autofocus sensor helps focus in low light.

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VideoRear: 4K and 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR; front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps; Video Boost and Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; digital zoom up to 20x

Video Boost uploads video to Google’s servers to reprocess colour, lighting and stabilisation; it needs the Google Photos app and the result is not instant. Night Sight Video uses this processing in low light.

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Front camera10.5 MP dual PD (ƒ/2.2, 95°, autofocus)

The standard Pixel 8 has a fixed-focus front camera; the autofocus on the 8 Pro keeps close selfies sharp.

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32 MP; ƒ/2.2 Samsung
Temperature sensorContactless temperature sensor in the rear camera bar

Google says the sensor can measure the temperature of an object, such as a pan or milk in a baby’s bottle. Google said it applied to the FDA for body-temperature use; that use depends on the country.

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Battery and charging5,050 mAh typical (4,950 mAh minimum); up to 30 W wired, about 50% in 30 minutes; Qi wireless (23 W on Pixel Stand 2nd gen, 12 W on Qi EPP); Battery Share

Google quotes beyond 24-hour battery life and up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver (many features including 5G off). Figures use the separately sold Google 30 W USB-C charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS). Battery Share significantly reduces the phone’s battery life.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO; US, CA, UK, EU, AU); Bluetooth 5.3; Ultra-Wideband; NFC; Google Cast

Wi-Fi 6E is listed in Japan and Wi-Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. Ultra-Wideband measures direction and distance to compatible devices.

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Cellular and SIM5G sub-6 model GC3VE; mmWave + sub-6 model G1MNW; Japan model GE9DP (FeliCa); single nano-SIM + eSIM

eSIM support depends on the operator.

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Port and audioUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2; stereo speakers; three microphones; spatial audio

The bundled cable runs at USB 2.0 speed. There is no headphone jack. A Quick Switch adapter is in the box.

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Location and sensorsDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou); proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature; under-display fingerprint and Face Unlock Google—
Operating system and updatesAndroid; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates

The period counts from when the device first became available on the US Google Store (12 October 2023).

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DurabilityIP68 dust and water resistance (IEC 60529)

Resistance can diminish over time; liquid damage voids the warranty.

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IP67 water and dust resistance Samsung
Size and weight162.6 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm; 213 g Google—
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint

Colour availability varies by region.

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WarrantyUS, CA, JP, TW, IN, SG: 1 year; EU, UK, AU: 2 years Google—
Refresh rate—120 Hz Samsung
Memory—6 GB Samsung
Storage—128 GB; microSD up to 1 TB

The microSD card shares a slot with the SIM.

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Cover glass—Front and back: Gorilla Glass 5 Samsung
Main camera—50 MP; ƒ/1.8; OIS Samsung
Ultrawide camera—12 MP; ƒ/2.2; 123° Samsung
Macro camera—5 MP; ƒ/2.4 Samsung
Battery / charging—5,000 mAh; 25 W wired fast charging; no wireless charging

The charger is not included in the box.

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Software support—Launched with Android 13 / One UI 5.1; 4 Android upgrades; 5 years of security updates

The four-upgrade promise runs through Android 17.

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Size / weight—158.2 × 76.7 × 8.2 mm; 202 g Samsung
Connectivity—5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.2; NFC; USB-C; no 3.5 mm jack

eSIM and mmWave support listed on the US spec sheet vary by region.

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Audio and unlock—Stereo speakers; optical in-display fingerprint reader Samsung