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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8

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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.1-inch Google Pixel 8a (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on May 7, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by the same chip and came out 7 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
  • The phone is 7 months newer
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Thinner bezels – 5.8% more screen real estate
  • Reverse charging feature

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 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
Pixel 8

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.1 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI430 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2000 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%99.2%
PWM120 Hz170 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8a+4%
1518 nits
Pixel 8
1459 nits

Design and build

Height152.1 mm (5.99 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width72.7 mm (2.86 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8a
81.3%
Pixel 8+7%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G3
Max clock3000 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)9 (1 + 4 + 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 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock890 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8a
1683
Pixel 8+1%
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8a+1%
4330
Pixel 8
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8a+7%
1223695
Pixel 8
1142697
CPU368321355012
GPU432077374696
Memory218319183080
UX204978229909
Total score12236951142697
Samples[3 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock3200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size18.4 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity4492 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power18 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (33% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:15 hr08:08 hr
Watching video13:00 hr14:06 hr
Gaming04:54 hr04:49 hr
Standby86 hr81 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8a
19:43 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual 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°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX787Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.73"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX712Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Pixel 8a
128
Pixel 8+16%
148
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6070
Preview7164
Zoom126129
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30243648 x 2736
Aperture - f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.22 micron
Autofocus - No
Stabilization - Digital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-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 version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8a
89.3 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2024October 2023
Release dateMay 2024October 2023
Launch price$499$699
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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