Phone Network Comparison: Google Pixel 6A vs Samsung Galaxy S23
When it comes to phone network compatibility, both the Google Pixel 6A and Samsung Galaxy S23 offer impressive speeds and features.
| Phone network Comparison | |
|---|---|
Google Pixel 6A |
Samsung Galaxy S23 |
| network Speed | |
| HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G |
| network SIM | |
| Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) |
| 2G Network | |
| GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network | |
| HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 – GX7AS, GB62Z (USA/Canada) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – USA |
| 5G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – GX7AS (USA/Canada) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – International 1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA |
| Network Review | |
| Review Google Pixel 6A Network Review | Review Samsung Galaxy S23 Network Review |
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Network Speed:
The Google Pixel 6A supports HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), and 5G. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23 supports HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), and 5G. Both devices are incredibly fast and offer excellent connectivity for streaming and downloading content on the go.
Network SIM:
Both devices support nano-SIM and eSIM, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 also offers dual SIM capabilities (2 nano-SIMs and eSIM) for added flexibility. It is also IP68 dust and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes and features an armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance.
2G Network:
The Google Pixel 6A supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 supports GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) and CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA.
3G Network:
Both devices offer HSDPA speeds but with slightly different band support. The Google Pixel 6A supports HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 supports HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO.
4G Network:
The Google Pixel 6A supports a wide range of bands, including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, and 71 – GX7AS, GB62Z (USA/Canada). Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23 supports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 66 – International, as well as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – USA.
5G Network:
Both devices offer impressive 5G network capabilities, with the Google Pixel 6A supporting 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40
Full Specs Comparison For Google Pixel 6A vs Samsung Galaxy S23