Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 8
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
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+2% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | P-OLED | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 428 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+50% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | 86.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 930,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,350Bottom 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+24% | 11 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+11% | 4,575 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+11% | 27 W |
| Wireless charging | 10 W | 18 W+80% |
| Active use endurance | 15.2 h+38% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+2% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10a | Google Pixel 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |