Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 17
40.2Performance72.9
51.5Display65.6
46.5Camera53.2
47.5Battery55.1
94.7Features89.3
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a14 spec wins — iPhone 17
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 17 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and display (+14). 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 8a
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 33% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
- 22% higher capacity: 4,492 mAh vs 3,692 mAh
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the iPhone 17
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.3 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.9 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Apple A19 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,900,000+111% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 3,600+113% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 8,800+105% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 18 MP+38% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+22% | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 40 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 25 W+233% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 177 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |