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AGoogle Pixel 7a

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General

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Series

Pixel 75Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Pixel 7 family. The 7a shares the Pixel 7 design and chip.

Galaxy S3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U81Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Network table lists four models: GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ (mmWave) and G82U8 (Japan only).

SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S911BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Support identifies SM-S911B/DS. Full SKU SM-S911BZKDEUB is UK hardware.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

10 May 20234Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-7a-io-2023Read 10 October 2026Launch post dated May 10, 2023.

1 February 20233Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy S225Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Galaxy S23 calls the Galaxy S22 its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Google Pixel 8a9Reviewgsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_8a_starts_at_499-news-62761.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's Pixel 8a announcement calls the Pixel 7a the predecessor of the Pixel 8a.10Reviewtechradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-8a-vs-google-pixel-7aRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Pixel 8a a replacement for the outgoing Pixel 7a.

Samsung Galaxy S249Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s24-review-2663p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review of the Galaxy S24 calls the Galaxy S23 its predecessor.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4994Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-7a-io-2023Read 10 October 2026"starting at $499", US. The only configuration is 8 GB + 128 GB.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S911BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. US and other unlike regional hardware are excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral. Google Store exclusive except in Japan.

Green, Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

5years2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705Read 10 October 2026Pixel 7a, 7, 7 Pro, 6a, 6, 6 Pro and Pixel Fold get 5 years of OS and security updates from first Google Store availability in the US.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

5years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"5 years of Pixel security updates". Footnote 9: at least 5 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

5years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Five security years. Four OS generations is not an OS period in years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

152mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

146.3mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

72.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

70.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

9mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker depth 9.0 mm. The page does not say whether the camera visor is included.

7.6mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

193.5g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026193.5 g. Footnote 3: dimensions and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

168g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"tactile alloy frame". The page also says the aluminum in the housing is 100% recycled content.

Aluminium5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass".

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact phone case section names Victus 2 front and back.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Plastic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"3D thermoformed composite back". GSMArena lists a plastic back and the 8a record uses plastic for the same design.

Glass5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP671Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 17: designed to comply with IP67 under IEC 60529.

IP683Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1m5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).

1.5m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance time

30min5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Up to 30 minutes, same line.

30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)". eSIM is carrier dependent. The counts are alternatives, not a total of active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK table supports two physical nano-SIMs or embedded SIM. Maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is not stated and is omitted.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.1in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20266.1 inch measured diagonally as a rectangle (footnote 1). Screen has rounded corners.

6.1in(15.5 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Portrait dimensions, source states 2340 x 1080 (FHD+).

Pixel density

431.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

422.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:91Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X establishes OLED. Adaptive refresh alone does not prove LTPO.

Display type (as published)

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"FHD+ (1080 x 2400) OLED at 429 PPI".

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

90Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Smooth Display, up to 90 Hz. Not available for all apps or content.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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48Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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240Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026240 Hz specifically in Game Mode.

Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+6Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review text: the 7a supports HDR10 and HDR10+ but no Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Always-on display with At a Glance, Now Playing".

Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Always On Display page 141.

Front camera cutout

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Punch hole8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 131Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Android 133Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 5.13Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Google Tensor G21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Google Tensor G2 (5 nm).

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CPU cores

85Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	ARM Cortex-X1	2.85
2	ARM Cortex-A78	2.35
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 20262x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1, 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

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Max CPU clock

2.85GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

ARM Mali-G710 MP75Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Mali-G710 MP7. The review benchmark charts label the same chip Mali-G710 MC10.

Adreno 7405Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed Galaxy processor, not a chipset supported-feature list.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20268 GB LPDDR5 RAM.

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

UFS 3.11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

UFS 3.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested European 8 GB/128 GB unit. 256 GB UFS 4.0 is not inherited into 128 GB.

Memory card

None5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No.

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Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	64	1.89	26	1/1.73"	0.8	Quad PD	Yes	80°
Ultrawide	13	2.2	Not available	Not available	1.12	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Main: 64 MP Quad PD Quad Bayer, 0.8 um, f/1.89, 80 degrees, 1/1.73 in, OIS. Ultrawide: 13 MP, 1.12 um, f/2.2, 120 degrees. The doc lists "Autofocus with dual pixel phase detection" once for the rear block, so the ultrawide autofocus is left unset. Main 26 mm equivalent is from GSMArena.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Yes	Not available	85°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	Not available	120°
Telephoto	10	2.4	Yes	3×	36°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Physical camera table. Individual OIS placements additionally backed by exact European review. No sensor crop counted as a lens.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact physical lens table corroborates per-lens OIS. Unsupported AF subtype and sensor fields omitted.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

64MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

8×1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Super Res Zoom up to 8x" (footnote 10, not for all camera apps or modes). Video digital zoom is up to 5x in the default app at 1080p/30.

30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera table: digital photo zoom up to 30x.

Flash

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Camera features

Night Sight, Long Exposure, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Lens correction, Fast camera launcher1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Lens correction", "Fast camera launcher". Other entries are from the launch post.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20264K at 30 and 60 FPS, 1080p at 30 and 60 FPS. Slo-mo "up to 240 FPS". The 1080p 240 fps pairing is from GSMArena.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact native 8K30. Published FHD960 super-slow output is omitted pending native capture versus interpolation proof.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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HDR10+8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 76, HDR10+ videos explicitly recording.

Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

HEVC8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 76 explicitly records HEVC. Playback container list excluded.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"OIS (optical image stabilization) & EIS (electronic image stabilization)".

OIS, EIS8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 76 stabilization anti-shake. OIS separately proved in exact lens tables. No gyro subtype.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS". GSMArena lists 1080p at 240 fps.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Ultrawide	13	2.2	20	1.12	Fixed	95°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 202613 MP, 1.12 um, f/2.2, fixed focus, 95 degree ultrawide field of view. The 20 mm equivalent is from GSMArena.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	80°

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Maker lists 12 MP f/2.2 FOV 80 and generic autofocus. No unproved autofocus subtype is stored.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20264K at 30 FPS and 1080p at 30 FPS.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Earjack is USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

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Dolby Atmos8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sound quality and effects page 135, Dolby Atmos.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"2 microphones".

38Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact base/Plus device layouts pages 7-8 show top, bottom and rear physical microphones. Air vent is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit GSM, LTE and 5G. WCDMA is documented separately in bands_3g and does not prove HSPA.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026GSM/EDGE quad-band on every model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 on every model.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

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B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

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N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

SA, NSA5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 20265G bands listed as SA/NSA/Sub6.

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5G mmWave

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No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK B-model infrastructure specifies Sub6 only, no mmWave infrastructure or bands.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E for US (PR), CA, UK, EU, AU and JP. Taiwan, Singapore and India get Wi-Fi 6 without 6 GHz. Wi-Fi is not a per-variant field, so the 6E version is stored.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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No7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review expressly says no UWB.

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026US: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS. Rest of the world adds BeiDou. India adds BeiDou and NavIC. The list holds the signals every region has.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 3.2 Gen 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2".

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026DeX page 118 explicitly permits USB-C to HDMI external display.

IR blaster

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FM radio

No5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Radio: No.

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Fingerprint (under display, optical).

Ultrasonic, under-display5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input section identifies ultrasonic reader integrated below display.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-7a-io-2023Read 10 October 2026The post names Face Unlock as a Pixel 7a feature. The sensor list has no depth sensor, so it is camera-based 2D unlock.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,300mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Minimum 4300 mAh.

3,785mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Exact model rated minimum in battery table, not typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

4,385mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Typical 4385 mAh (footnote 5, estimate based on testing).

3,900mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-Po5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Po 4385 mAh.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AGoogle Pixel 7a

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	24

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Over 24-hour battery life". Footnote 4: median Pixel user profile across talk, data, standby and other features. Average during testing was about 31 hours. Extreme Battery Saver "up to 72 hours" is a separate claim and is not stored.

BSamsung Galaxy S23

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22
Audio playback	71

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to claims. Video playback.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

18W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 6: up to 18 watts, with the Google 30W USB-C Charger. Adapters sold separately.

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Wired charging standards

USB PD 3.05Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-12170.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging: 18W wired, PD3.0.

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026"Qi-certified Wireless charging". The page gives no wireless power.

Yes8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model layout and battery section identify wireless charging coil.

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026The box list has no charger.

No3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Power adapter sold separately in UK charging table.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,443points8Measurementgsmarena.com/oneplus_12r-review-2665p4.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena Geekbench 6 single-core chart in the OnePlus 12R review, row Pixel 7a 128 GB/8 GB: 1443.

1,971points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.0 chart, European 8 GB/128 GB, Android 13/One UI 5.1. Precise firmware build unstated.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

3,631points8Measurementgsmarena.com/oneplus_12r-review-2665p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Same review, Geekbench 6 multi-core row for the Pixel 7a: 3631. The same 3631 (v6) is on the GSMArena spec page.

5,126points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test as single-core.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

1,859points7Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573p4.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena chart titled "3DMark Wild Life Extreme (offscreen 1440p)": 1859. The later GSMArena OnePlus 12R review lists the same 1859 for the 7a under Wild Life Extreme (2160p), so the 1440p label looks like a typo.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,070nits6Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena max display brightness test, white pattern at 75% fill, adaptive brightness: 1070 nits. Manual mode stays just under 500 nits.

1,653nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026European 8 GB/128 GB unit. APL18 balanced bright/dark, automatic brightness sensor enabled. Android 13/One UI 5.1, precise build unstated.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

117min6Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena: 0 to 100% in 1:57 h with the Google 30W adapter. The battery indicator reached 100% there and a further 20 minutes of trickle charging followed before the phone reported full.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

-26.5LUFS6Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_7a-review-2573p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena loudspeaker test: -26.5 LUFS, rated Good.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

M3/T41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026M3/T4 HAC rating.

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In the box

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In the box

1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Support Card, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

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Links

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S911BZKDEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S911BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page. Older storefront overview URLs may redirect.

Spec sheet

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searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-S911BZKDEUB. Current live manufacturer specification feed.

Manual

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downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdf8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202306/20230601141155545/SM-S91X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.2_230601.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU English guide, B/DS model listed on cover.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20262 years in UK, DE, FR, IE, AU, ES, IT, DK, NO, SE, NL. 1 year in US, CA, JP, TW, SG, IN.

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