Google Pixel 8 Pro leads
by 21 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 8 Pro leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Build: 88 vs 60.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A17
A solid choice with balanced features.
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Spec table
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| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1344 x 2992Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone A leads | 120HzBetter | 90Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 2400 nitsBetter | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 490 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Phone A leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone A leads | 12GBBetter | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 2.91GHzBetter | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Phone A leads | 9Better | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHzBetter | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone A leads | 1151243Better | 2137 |
AnTuTu Score Phone A leads | 1151243Better | 435787 |
Geekbench (Single) Phone A leads | 3613Better | 942 |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 4462Better | 2137 |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | UFS 3.1Better | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Phone A leads | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)Better | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 50MP + 48MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 5xBetter | 1x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 30x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDRBetter | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 10.5MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung ISOCELL 3J1 | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
Front Aperture Phone B leads | f/2.2 | f/2.0Better |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fpsBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Multi-zone Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 8 Pro generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Resolution: 1344 x 2992 vs 1080 x 2340 This makes Pixel 8 Pro the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 8 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Value indices are calculated using score per 1,000 USD to show which phone delivers more for the money.
| Metric | Google Pixel 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Budget (price) | $268 | $165 |
| Price value for budget | 305.97 | 369.70 |
| Camera for budget | 308.96 | 347.27 |
| Performance for budget | 315.67 | 402.42 |
Samsung Galaxy A17 ranks higher for budget
Choosing between Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and pricing in Pakistan so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 8 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 8 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Refresh Rate (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage), HDR Support (Google Pixel 8 Pro advantage).
Google Pixel 8 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 8 Pro offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 8 Pro typically ranges from $268 to $499, while Samsung Galaxy A17 ranges from €165 to €210.
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