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Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

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Google Pixel 8a vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
61 out of 100
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Google Pixel 8a
Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.1-inch Google Pixel 8a (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on May 7, 2024, against the Apple iPhone SE (2022), which is powered by Apple A15 Bionic and came out 2 years and 2 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • Comes with 2474 mAh larger battery capacity: 4492 vs 2018 mAh
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Has a 1.4 inches larger screen size
  • Delivers 134% higher peak brightness (1518 against 649 nits)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Thinner bezels – 16% more screen real estate
  • Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
  • 32% higher pixel density (430 vs 326 PPI)
  • Shows 11% longer battery life (19:43 vs 17:41 hours)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • The phone is 2 years and 2 months newer
  • OLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone SE (2022)
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 44 grams less
  • 32% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2228 and 1683 points
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 5.4 mm narrower

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8a and Apple iPhone SE (2022) crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8a
vs
iPhone SE (2022)

Display

TypeOLEDIPS LCD
Size6.1 inches4.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels750 x 1334 pixels
Aspect ratio20:916:9
PPI430 ppi326 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits625 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits -
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%65.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%99.9%
PWM120 Hz -
Response time2 ms38 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity1655:1
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8a+134%
1518 nits
iPhone SE (2022)
649 nits

Design and build

Height152.1 mm (5.99 inches)138.4 mm (5.45 inches)
Width72.7 mm (2.86 inches)67.3 mm (2.65 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)7.3 mm (0.29 inches)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)144 g (5.08 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenWhite, Black, Red
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8a and Apple iPhone SE (2022) in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Apple A15 Bionic
Max clock3000 MHz3223 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)6 (2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 2.02 GHz: Blizzard
- 2 cores at 3.23 GHz: Avalanche
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesApple Neural Engine
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Apple A15 GPU
GPU shading units896640
GPU clock890 MHz1338 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1712.6 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8a+7%
1223695
iPhone SE (2022)
1144659
CPU368321264978
GPU432077376457
Memory218319201571
UX204978301653
Total score12236951144659
Samples[3 tests][8 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature46.4 °C46.2 °C
Stability - 72%
Graphics test - 47 FPS
Graphics score - 7893

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB4 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Memory clock3200 MHz -
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB64, 128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NVMe
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 iOS 15.3 (Can be upgraded to iOS 18.2)
ROMStock Android -
OS size18.4 GB12 GB

Battery

Capacity4492 mAh2018 mAh
Max charge power18 W20 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (33% in 30 min)Yes (61% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr1:18 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:15 hr07:07 hr
Watching video13:00 hr10:31 hr
Gaming04:54 hr03:43 hr
Standby86 hr87 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8a+11%
19:43 hr
iPhone SE (2022)
17:41 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels12 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70004032 x 3024
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDQuad LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120° -
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
1) Standard: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Focal length26 mm -
SensorSony IMX787 -
Sensor size1/1.73" -
Pixel size0.8 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP -
Aperturef/2.2 -
SensorSony IMX712 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationDigital -

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6050
Preview7171
Zoom12629
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Apple iPhone SE (2022) from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels7 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30243088 x 2320
Aperture - f/2.2
Stabilization - Digital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
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 version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-C -
USB version3.22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYes -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*20 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8a+4%
89.3 dB
iPhone SE (2022)
85.9 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMay 2024March 2022
Release dateMay 2024March 2022
Launch price$499$429
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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