Google Pixel 8a / Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

The always-on display shows the time, notifications and the song playing nearby (Now Playing) at low power while the phone is locked.

The upper limit, 90 Hz on earlier A-series phones, rises to 120 Hz on this model; Google notes it is not available in every app.

HDR brightness is measured with the whole screen lit and peak brightness with only 5% lit.

The aluminium in the housing and camera bar is 100% recycled; the back cover uses 76% recycled plastic.

IP67 means full dust protection and resistance to brief immersion; it is one step below IP68. Protection can diminish over time.

It is the same chip as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

There is no card slot; the 256 GB option is not offered in every country.

There is no memory card slot.

Super Res Zoom up to 8x is software magnification; there is no telephoto camera.

According to Google, average battery life in testing was at least 31 hours; figures are based on a median user profile.

No charger is included; the box contains a USB-C cable and a Quick Switch adapter for transferring data from an old phone.

The seven years count from the first sale date on the US Google Store; this was the first A-series phone with the promise.

Allowing for the rounded corners it is 6.6 inches. The fold line is visible at an angle and can be felt with a finger.

When closed it shows notifications and widgets and acts as a viewfinder for the rear cameras; unsupported apps can be enabled through the Samsung Labs setting. Because of the cutout at the bottom, the visible area is about 95% of the full rectangle.

There is no telephoto camera. With the phone closed, the rear cameras can take selfies using the cover screen as a viewfinder.

Rated capacity is 3,591 mAh; the 25 W adapter is sold separately.

Dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.