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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 9a

WINNER
Google Pixel 8 Pro
58.4Inno Score
VS
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

56.3Inno Score
43.7Performance43.9
60.6Display55.8
64.4Camera56.1
54.3Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8 Pro8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 8 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+8) and display (+5). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 56
  • 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
  • 207% higher Wireless charging: 23 W vs 8 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
  • 13% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,400 nits
  • 13% lower weight: 186 g vs 213 g
  • 11% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 950,000
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $999

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Screen size6.7 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution1344x29921080x2424
Pixel density489 ppi+16%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,400 nits2,700 nits+13%
Screen-to-body87.4 %+4%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10950,0001,050,000+11%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7501,900+9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,4004,500+2%
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 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+269%13 MP
Telephoto48 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Capacity5,050 mAh5,100 mAh+1%
Wired charging30 W+30%23 W
Wireless charging23 W+207%8 W
Active use endurance10 h12 h+20%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Weight213 g186 g+13%
Thickness8.8 mm+1%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
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 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 Pro versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 9a
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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