Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8 - Which is better?

Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 8

73 out 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
75 out 100
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 8a Manufactured in May, 2024, with display 6.1 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G3, vs Google Pixel 8, Manufactured in October, 2023with chipsetGoogle Tensor G3. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 8a
  • Higher pixel density: 430ppi
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 8
  • Larger display: 6.2in
  • Lighter design: 187g vs 188g
  • Higher battery capacity: 4575mAh vs 4492mAh

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 8a
vs
Google Pixel 8

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED OLED
Size 6.1 in 6.2 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 430 ppi 428 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (60-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 2000 nits 2000 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio 81.3 % 87.1 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 8a
1498 nits
Google Pixel 8
1435 nits
sRGB gamut99.1 %99.2 %
PWM (Flicker)120 Hz170 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 8a], [Google Pixel 8]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 152.1 mm (5.99 in) 150.5 mm (5.93 in)
Width 72.7 mm (2.86 in) 70.8 mm (2.79 in)
Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in) 8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 188 g (6.63 oz) 187 g (6.6 oz)
Water resistance IP67 IP68
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - White
- Black
- Blue
- Green		 - Black
- Gray
- Rose Gold
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 8a
81.3 %
Google Pixel 8
87.1 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Google Tensor G3 Google Tensor G3
Max Frequency 3000 MHz 3000 MHz
CPU Cores 9 (1 + 4 + 4) 9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.7 (Cortex-A510)
- 4/2.37 (Cortex-A715)
- 1/2.91 (Cortex-X3)		 - 4/1.7 (Cortex-A510)
- 4/2.37 (Cortex-A715)
- 1/2.91 (Cortex-X3)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 4 nm 4 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G715 MP7 Mali-G715 MP7
GPU Cores 896 896
GPU Frequency 890 MHz 890 MHz
FLOPS 1594.8 GFLOPS 1594.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 8a
1683
Google Pixel 8
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 8a
4330
Google Pixel 8
4281
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)16831697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)43304281
Geekbench Compute (GPU)6350n/a
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Google Pixel 8a], [Google Pixel 8]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 8a
1179223
Google Pixel 8
1142697
CPU363260355012
GPU396428374696
Memory189558183080
UX229977229909
NanoReview Score11792231142697

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 4200 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB		- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 15)
OS Size 18.4 GB 14 GB
UI Skin Stock Android Stock Android

Battery

Volume 4492 mAh 4575 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 27 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes (7.5 W) Yes (18 W)
Reverse Charging No Yes (Wireless)
Fast Charging Yes (33% in 30 min) Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:09 h 1:16 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 8a
19:43
Google Pixel 8
19:39
Web Browsing08:15 h08:08 h
Video Playback13:00 h14:06 h
Games04:54 h04:49 h
Standby Mode86 h81 h

Main camera

Matrix 64 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 9000x7000 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
Wide-angle lens 120 ° 126 °
Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 13 MP		 Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX787Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.731/1.31
Pixel size0.8 μm1.2 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX712Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/3.061/2.9
Pixel size1.12 μm1.25 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 8a
141
Google Pixel 8
152
Video quality
Google Pixel 8a
128
Google Pixel 8
148
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 8a
136
Google Pixel 8
148
Bokeh6070
Preview7164
Zoom126129
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 8a], [Google Pixel 8]

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 105 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 3648x2736 pixels
Aperture n/a f/2.2
Focal length n/a 21 mm
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
Pixel size n/a 1.22 μm
Autofocus n/a No
Stabilization n/a Digital
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.2 3.2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes Yes
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*11
SIM TypeNanoNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM/EDGE Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B41/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B40/B41/B46/B48/B66/B71)
LTE category2020
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 8a
89.3 dB
Google Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Flagship
Announced May, 2024 yr October, 2023 yr
Release Date May, 2024 yr October, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 499 699
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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