Google Pixel 8 / Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Google Pixel 8: Pixel 8 (2023); 128 and 256 GB; Obsidian, Hazel and Rose. The Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: Galaxy Z Flip5; 8 GB RAM with 256 GB or 512 GB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Flip4 and Z Flip6 are separate models.

SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Release year20232023
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED; 1080 × 2400, 428 ppi; 20:9; Smooth Display 60–120 Hz; always-on display

Google quotes 1400 nits for HDR and 2000 nits peak; contrast above 1,000,000:1. Because the corners are rounded, the visible area is slightly smaller than the 6.2-inch rectangle.

Google		—
Body and durabilityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and back; matte aluminium frame; IP68

IP68 (IEC 60529) applies when the device leaves the factory; Google notes the phone is not waterproof or dustproof and resistance is not permanent. The aluminium in the housing is 100% recycled.

Google		—
Processor and securityGoogle Tensor G3; Titan M2 security chip

Google provides seven years of Android OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from when the device first became available on the US Google Store.

Google		—
Memory and storage8 GB LPDDR5X RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.1

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

Google		8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot.

Samsung
Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.68, 1/1.31-inch sensor, 82°, optical + electronic stabilisation); 12 MP ultrawide with autofocus (ƒ/2.2, 125.8°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is software-based. Autofocus on the ultrawide enables Macro Focus shots.

Google		—
Video4K at 24/30/60 fps on rear and front cameras; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)

Editing features such as Audio Magic Eraser require the Google Photos app.

Google		—
Front camera and unlocking10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera (ƒ/2.2, fixed focus, 95°); under-display fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock Google—
Battery and chargingMinimum 4485 mAh (typical 4575 mAh); beyond 24 hours, up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; up to 27 W wired and 18 W wireless charging; Battery Share

27 W is measured with the Google 30 W USB-C Charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS) and gives about 50% in 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately. 18 W wireless needs the Pixel Stand (2nd gen); Qi EPP chargers give up to 12 W.

Google		3,700 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

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

Samsung
WirelessWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz; US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS

It is listed as Wi‑Fi 6E in Japan and Wi‑Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. The model for Europe and other markets is GPJ41.

Google		—
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM + eSIM)

eSIM depends on the carrier and country.

Google		—
Port and audioUSB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers; three microphones

The USB-C cable in the box is USB 2.0.

Google		—
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer Google—
Size and weight150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm; 187 g GoogleFolded 71.9 × 85.1 × 15.1 mm; unfolded 71.9 × 165.1 × 6.9 mm; 187 g Samsung
Main screen—6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2640 × 1080 (22:9); 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh

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

Samsung
Cover screen (Flex Window)—3.4-inch Super AMOLED; 720 × 748, 306 ppi; 60 Hz

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

Samsung
Processor—Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Cameras—Rear: 12 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8 μm) and 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); front: 10 MP (ƒ/2.2)

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

Samsung
Water resistance—IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water)

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

Samsung
Software—At launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Connectivity and SIM—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; one nano-SIM and one eSIM Samsung
Security—Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung