Samsung Galaxy S24 FEvsGoogle Pixel 8a
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 549 — USD 150 more than the Google Pixel 8a. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE takes Battery — led by battery (4,700 mAh).
- Google Pixel 8a takes Price — led by price (399 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 950,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 91 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want longer battery life — 4,700 mAh vs 4,492 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if you want faster charging — 25 W vs 18 W.
Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want…
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want a sharper screen — 430 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,900 nits.
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 10 MP.
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want a better camera — 138 pts vs 133 pts.
- Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want a lower price — 399 USD vs 549 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Google Pixel 8a
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The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 549.
Google Pixel 8a
Choose Google Pixel 8a if price matters most. It costs USD 399, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 3x telephoto
- 7 years of updates
- Value
- Heavier chipset
- 25 W charging
- Big bezels
Google Pixel 8a
- Great camera
- 7 years of updates
- Compact
- Slow charging
- Thick bezels
- Average battery