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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
40.9Performance43.9
54.3Display55.8
44.2Camera42.7
52.9Battery56.3
94.7Features94.7
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 810 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+3) and performance (+3). Google Pixel 8 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

  • 140% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 8 W
  • 17% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 23 W

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 41
  • Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
  • 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • 24% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 11 MP
  • 13% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 930,000
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Screen size6.2 ″6.3 ″+2%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)OLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2424
Pixel density428 ppi+1%422 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,700 nits+35%
Screen-to-body86.4 %+3%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 10930,0001,050,000+13%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7201,900+10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3504,500+3%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP13 MP+8%
Optical zoom2 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP13 MP+24%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Capacity4,575 mAh5,100 mAh+11%
Wired charging27 W+17%23 W
Wireless charging18 W+140%8 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Google Pixel 9a
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Weight187 g186 g+1%
Thickness8.9 mm8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

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