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Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 10a
51.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
28.9Performance40.9
57.8Display54.3
42.7Camera44.2
68Battery52.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 10a5 spec wins — Google Pixel 8

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 10a scores 51.8 against 52 for Google Pixel 8. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10a

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
  • Stronger battery score: 68 vs 53
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • 38% higher Active use endurance: 15.2 h vs 11 h
  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 29
  • 80% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 10 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
Screen size6.3 ″+2%6.2 ″
Panel typeP-OLEDOLED (Actua)
Resolution1080x24241080x2400
Pixel density422 ppi428 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+50%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body84.3 %86.4 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G3
AnTuTu—930,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,720Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—4,350Bottom 48%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.68
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP+24%11 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
Capacity5,100 mAh+11%4,575 mAh
Wired charging30 W+11%27 W
Wireless charging10 W18 W+80%
Active use endurance15.2 h+38%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
Weight183 g+2%187 g
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 14
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 10a versus Google Pixel 8
SpecGoogle Pixel 10aGoogle Pixel 8
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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