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General

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Series

Pixel 81Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

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

GC3VE, G1MNW2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026Safety and regulatory guide for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The EU and UK declarations of conformity list GC3VE for Pixel 8 Pro. The US FCC section lists G1MNW. Japan model GE9DP is not listed.

SM-A556B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A556BZKCEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support and EU manual cover identify SM-A556B/DS. Other regional models are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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

4 October 20233Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 2026Blog post dated 4 Oct 2023.

11 March 20243Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 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.

Google Pixel 7 Pro12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pro-review-Powerful-Android-smartphone-with-seven-years-of-updates.765989.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 8 Pro review calls the Pixel 8 Pro the direct successor of the Pixel 7 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy A54 5G is followed by the Galaxy A55 5G.

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 9 Pro XL13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-review-Top-smartphone-with-more-of-a-high-end-feeling-also-in-terms-of-price.911586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 9 Pro XL review calls the Pixel 9 Pro XL the actual successor to the Pixel 8 Pro.14Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_xl_vs_pixel_8_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64427.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Pixel 8 Pro the predecessor of the Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Loads-of-innovations-in-the-premium-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A56-5G-review.1020512.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy A56 5G follows last year's Galaxy A55 5G.

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

From $9991Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20263Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 20267Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026

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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.

€1,0994Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/made-by-google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 2026German maker launch post, 128 GB model, with VAT. Pre-order price from 4 Oct 2023.

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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.

EU, GB2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026Base model GC3VE. The EU and UK compliance sections of the guide list GC3VE.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A556BZKCEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. Different regional processors, capacities or bundles are not represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker says colour availability varies by region and channel.

Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lemon, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Navy3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 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.

7years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates. Footnote 22 counts from first availability on the Google Store 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.

7years1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Same seven-year promise, counted from first availability on the Google Store in the US.

5years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Launch promises up to five years of security updates, with starting basis unstated. Current exact UK API legalInfo instead publishes 31 March 2028. Both literal claims are preserved without inferring a policy duration or explaining the discrepancy.

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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31 March 20281Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU legalInfo Software support: Security Update Period (Valid until) 31 March 2028. This is a published end date, not a derived support period.

Body

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

162.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

161.1mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

77.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Published as depth. Maker says dimensions vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

8.2mm1Maker 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.

213g(7.5 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

213g(7.5 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 2026Polished aluminium frame.

Aluminium8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 matt back.

Glass8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 23 cites IEC 60529.

IP676Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reference phone case section identifies IP67 dust/water rating. No seawater guarantee.10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU guide printed page 145 explicitly states IP67.

Water resistance depth

1.5m5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Body row says immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min. Google states only IP68.

1m10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 145: stationary freshwater submersion 1 m, 30 min, 15-35 degrees C and 86-106 kPa.

Water resistance time

30min5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Same body row, 30 minutes.

30min10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same freshwater laboratory test. No beach or pool guarantee.

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-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Dual SIM with a single nano-SIM and an eSIM. The number of active eSIMs is not stated.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions, second shared with microSD. Embedded SIM is supported, but maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is unstated and 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.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 1 gives 6.7 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle.

6.6in(16.8 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1344 × 2992px1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

489.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

390.5ppi=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

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker table says LTPO OLED.

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Super AMOLED is OLED. LTPO is not inferred.

Display type (as published)

Super Actua display1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker 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.

120Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Smooth Display 1 to 120 Hz.

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.

1Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Smooth Display 1 to 120 Hz.

60Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review says automatic 60/120 Hz adjustment.

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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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.

2,400nits1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Up to 2400 nits peak, measured at 5% on-pixel ratio. A separate claim of up to 1600 nits HDR is measured at 100% on-pixel ratio.

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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.

8bits1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours, which is 8 bits per RGB channel.

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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+7Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review says the display supports HDR10 and HDR10+ but no Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.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

Yes9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Always On Display section printed page 114.

Front camera cutout

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Punch hole9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.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 145Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026

Android 143Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Software

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One UI 6.13Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact launch software table. Later software updates do not change the launch OS.

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 G31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Exynos 14807Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Chipset row says 4 nm.

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CPU cores

95Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Nona-core CPU.

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 8 Pro

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-X3	2.91
4	ARM Cortex-A715	2.37
4	ARM Cortex-A510	1.7

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026CPU row: 1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3, 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715, 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510. The text of the review quotes slightly different clocks. The spec table matches the Tensor G3 figures in other reports.

BSamsung Galaxy A55 5G

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Max CPU clock

2.91GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

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GPU

ARM Mali-G715 MP75Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026GPU row says Mali-G715 MP7. The maker does not publish the GPU. Other sources list an Immortalis variant with 10 cores.

Xclipse 5307Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed GPU in the matching European reference configuration.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 202612 GB LPDDR5X.

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.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

LPDDR58Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual installed memory in exact European 8 GB/256 GB unit.

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.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026US: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB. Rest of the world: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB. 1 TB is stored as 1000 GB. Capacity is before formatting.

256GB1Maker 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 3.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact tested European 8 GB/256 GB, no inheritance to other capacities.

Memory card

None5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot row says No.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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 8 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.68	25	1/1.31"	1.2	Octa PD	Yes	Not available	82°
Ultrawide	48	1.95	Not available	1/2.0"	0.8	Quad PD	Not available	Not available	125.5°
Periscope telephoto	48	2.8	113	1/2.55"	0.7	Quad PD	Yes	5×	21.8°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker gives resolution, aperture, pixel width, field of view, Octa PD main, Quad PD ultrawide and telephoto, 5x optical zoom and OIS on wide and telephoto. Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto and the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths come from the GSMArena spec page, which also calls the 5x lens a periscope telephoto.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto, the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths and the periscope telephoto wording come from the spec row Main Camera.

BSamsung Galaxy A55 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS
Main	50	1.8	Yes
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	Not available

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact physical lens table identifies the main, ultrawide and macro cameras. Main-lens OIS is explicit. Other autofocus subtypes are unstated and omitted.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=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.

5×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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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.

30×1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Super Res Zoom up to 30x. Footnote 13 says not available for all camera apps or modes.

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera table: digital photo zoom up to 10x.

Flash

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Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Pro controls, High-resolution images, Ultra HDR, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion auto-focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Multi-zone laser detect autofocus1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Camera features list, plus the multi-zone LDAF sensor listed with the rear camera.

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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 8 Pro

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

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Video row says 4K at 30 and 60 fps and 1080p at 24, 30, 60, 120 and 240 fps. The maker lists 4K and 1080p at 24, 30 and 60 fps and slow motion up to 240 fps without a resolution.

BSamsung Galaxy A55 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK UHD 4K30 recording and advertised HD 240 slow-motion recording mode. Native capture versus interpolation is unstated. Separate native slow-motion maximum is omitted.

Max video resolution

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

3840 × 2160px=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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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 2026Maker video formats line.

HEVC9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings printed page 58 explicitly describes HEVC recording. No H.264 inferred from playback container names.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephoto.

OIS, EIS9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings printed page 58 anti-shake video stabilisation. Main lens OIS separately in exact camera table. Gyro subtype not guessed.

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 2026Slow-motion video support up to 240 FPS. The maker does not name the resolution.

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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 8 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Ultrawide	10.5	2.2	20	1/3.1"	1.22	Dual Pixel PDAF	95°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, 1.22 um pixels, f/2.2 and 95 degree field of view. Sensor format and 20 mm equivalent come from the GSMArena spec page.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera row gives the 1/3.1 inch sensor format and the 20 mm equivalent focal length.

BSamsung Galaxy A55 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	32	2.2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK front camera table: 32 MP, f/2.2, autofocus No, OIS No. Fixed focus.

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

AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Front camera 4K at 24, 30 and 60 FPS.

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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_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Sound row says no 3.5 mm jack.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack value: USB Type-C.

Audio features

Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026

Dolby Atmos9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos in sound-quality section printed page 107.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Three microphones.

29Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact model layout printed pages 5-6 shows top and bottom microphones. Air vent excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE lists GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA, LTE and 5G.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

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 2026Model GC3VE.

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 2026Model GC3VE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA band numbers.

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.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE, not a world union.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), 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.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE sub-6 list. US model G1MNW with mmWave is a separate variant.

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

5G modes

SA, NSA5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 20265G row says SA/NSA/Sub6 for GC3VE.

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE has no mmWave bands in the maker table.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Complete exact UK infrastructure table names 5G 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 71Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 for US (PR), CA, UK, EU and AU. Japan has Wi-Fi 6E and TW, SG and IN have Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 61Maker 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 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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Ultra-Wideband chip.

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Rest of the world list. The US list has no BeiDou and the India list adds NavIC.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker says dual-band GNSS.

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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 2.01Maker 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.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2865484Read 10 October 2026Pixel Phone Help section Connect your phone to a display device (Pixel 8 and later) describes wired output to a DisplayPort or HDMI display over USB-C.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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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_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Maker says under-display fingerprint sensor. GSMArena says optical.

Optical, under-display8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

2D11Press article9to5google.com/2023/10/04/pixel-8-face-unlockRead 10 October 2026Report says Face Unlock uses the standard front camera with machine learning and no dedicated hardware like a dot projector or IR camera.

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Sensors

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a gyrometer.

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker 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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Linear vibration motor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

4,950mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Minimum capacity. The iFixit part page lists the same 4950 mAh.

4,905mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a55-5g-and-galaxy-a35-5g-awesome-innovations-and-security-engineered-for-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact model rated minimum 4905 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

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

5,050mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Typical capacity.

5,000mAh1Maker 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.

19.25Wh9Retailer pageifixit.com/products/google-pixel-8-pro-battery-genuineRead 10 October 2026Genuine replacement battery GUKD8 for Pixel 8 Pro, 19.25 Wh at 3.89 V and 4950 mAh.

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Battery type

Li-ion2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026Guide says the device contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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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 8 Pro

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	24

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Beyond 24-hour battery life. Footnote 5 describes a median Pixel user mix of talk, data, standby and other features on a major operator network. Average in testing was about 31 hours. Up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver is not stored.

BSamsung Galaxy A55 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	28
Audio playback	79

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker up-to video/audio/talk runtime rows. Wireless playback is preserved where the source names it. LTE/Wi-Fi internet times are not merged into a browsing row.

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.

30W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 7 says up to 30 W on Pixel 8 Pro with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger, which is sold separately.

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Wired charging standards

USB PD 3.0 PPS5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging row says 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS.

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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.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger. Footnote 7 says tested from 1% with the device powered on.

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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

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Wireless charging power

23W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Footnote 8 says up to 23 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen) and up to 12 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers.

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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 2026Qi-certified. The 23 W mode needs the Pixel Stand.

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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 2026Box list has no mains adapter.

No10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 144 expressly says Charger not included.

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.

1,766points8Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core. Chart row for Pixel 8 Pro, 128 GB and 12 GB RAM, Android 14.

1,157points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major series, exact European 8 GB/256 GB. Android 14/One UI 6.1. Original minor/build unstated, current 6.7 chart heading is not historical proof.

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

4,492points8Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core, same chart row. The spec page shows a later 4462.

3,456points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.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.

2,436points8Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p4.phpRead 10 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme chart row for the 128 GB and 12 GB unit. Not Unlimited.

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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.

1,151,243points8Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total for the 128 GB and 12 GB unit. The v9 score 924853 is not stored.

740,935points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total, exact European 8 GB/256 GB. Android 14/One UI 6.1. Precise build unstated.

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.

1,600nits7Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Adaptive (auto) brightness, white test pattern at 75% fill. Manual mode reached 954 nits.

1,678nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/256 GB. APL18 balanced light/dark, brightness sensor enabled. Android 14/One UI 6.1. Precise firmware build unstated. Full-white 967 and YouTube HDR 1883 are separate.

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

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120Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A55-5G-review-A-lot-of-premium-features-in-a-midrange-smartphone.835803.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review display prose 120 Hz at minimum brightness, rising toward 240 Hz at higher brightness. Exact firmware build unstated, Android 14/One UI 6.1.

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.

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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.

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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.

0.84W/kg2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026Highest value under the 10 g limit, against the head with no separation.

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

1.2W/kg2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026Highest value under the 10 g limit, against the body with 5 mm separation.

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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.

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In the box

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In the box

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

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Links

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Product page

blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-pro3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 2026Maker launch page for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The old store product page now sells refurbished units only.

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A556BZKCEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A556BZKCEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page preserves identity when older storefront URLs redirect.

Spec sheet

support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/71585701Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Pixel 8 Pro tech specs table, under Pixel 8 phones (2023).

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-A556BZKCEUB. Manufacturer live specification table.

Manual

support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/136621362Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202404/20240418105506379/SM-A356_A556_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.1_240417.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU English guide cover includes exact SM-A556B/DS.

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 2026Warranty table: EU, UK and AU 2 years. US, CA, JP, TW, IN and SG 1 year. The base model GC3VE is sold in EU and GB.

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