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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 8a

Google

Google Pixel 8a

$499

50.6Inno Score
43.7Performance40.2
60.6Display51.5
64.4Camera46.5
54.3Battery47.5
94.7Features94.7
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+18) and display (+9). Google Pixel 8a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 52
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • 12% lower weight: 188 g vs 213 g
  • 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
Screen size6.7 ″+10%6.1 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED (Actua)
Resolution1344x29921080x2400
Pixel density489 ppi+14%430 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits+20%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %+5%83.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G3
AnTuTu 10950,000+6%900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,750+4%1,690
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,400+2%4,300
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.89
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
Capacity5,050 mAh+12%4,492 mAh
Wired charging30 W+67%18 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h11 h+10%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
Weight213 g188 g+12%
Thickness8.8 mm+1%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 8a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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