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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 Pro

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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8 Pro

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
79 out of 100
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8 Pro

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 Pro, 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
  • Weighs 25 grams less
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8 Pro
  • The rear camera has a 5x optical zoom
  • Has a 0.6 inch larger screen size
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Comes with 558 mAh larger battery capacity: 5050 vs 4492 mAh
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • 14% higher pixel density (489 vs 430 PPI)
  • Thinner bezels – 5.8% more screen real estate
  • Supports higher wattage charging (30W versus 18W)

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro 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 Pro

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1344 x 2992 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI430 ppi489 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2000 nits2400 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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%99.5%
PWM120 Hz120 Hz
Response time2 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8a
1518 nits
Pixel 8 Pro+6%
1608 nits

Design and build

Height152.1 mm (5.99 inches)162.6 mm (6.4 inches)
Width72.7 mm (2.86 inches)76.5 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.8 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)213 g (7.51 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenBlack, Gray, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8a
81.3%
Pixel 8 Pro+7%
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 8 Pro 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)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8a+6%
1223695
Pixel 8 Pro
1152535
CPU368321378836
GPU432077371060
Memory218319185462
UX204978217177
Total score12236951152535
Samples[3 tests][3 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Memory clock3200 MHz4200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 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 mAh5050 mAh
Max charge power18 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (23 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (33% in 30 min)Yes (53% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr1:23 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:15 hr08:23 hr
Watching video13:00 hr12:10 hr
Gaming04:54 hr04:58 hr
Standby86 hr87 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8a+1%
19:43 hr
Pixel 8 Pro
19:29 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalOptical, 5x
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) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
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
Telephoto lens
Image resolution - 48 MP
Aperture - f/2.8
Focal length - 113 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5KGM5
Sensor size - 1/2.55"
Pixel size - 0.7 micron
Stabilization - Optical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP48 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
SensorSony IMX712 -
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.0"
Pixel size1.12 micron0.8 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6065
Preview7175
Zoom126152
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8 Pro 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 - Phase autofocus
Stabilization - Digital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 143
Video - 149

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 Pro
89.4 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2024October 2023
Release dateMay 2024October 2023
Launch price$499$999
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
Further details
Notes on Pixel 8 Pro:
    - The smartphone includes a temperature sensor.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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