Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8a
40.9Performance40.2
54.3Display51.5
44.2Camera46.5
52.9Battery47.5
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 84 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8 scores 52 against 50.6 for Google Pixel 8a. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 140% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 8 W
- 50% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 18 W
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
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+2% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED (Actua) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi | 430 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 %+4% | 83.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+3% | 900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+2% | 1,690 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+1% | 4,300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.89 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+2% | 4,492 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+140% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+1% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |