Phone Comparison
Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 8a
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Google Google Pixel 8 and Google Google Pixel 8a. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.
Google Pixel 8
From $699 / PKR 195,000
★ 4.6
Google Pixel 8a
From $499 / PKR 140,000
★ 4.5
Quick Verdict
Both the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8a are excellent choices. They offer comparable features and performance, so your choice should depend on personal preferences like brand loyalty, design aesthetics, and specific feature priorities.
Choose Google Pixel 8 if you want:
- Larger display
Choose Google Pixel 8a if you want:
- Higher megapixel camera
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8a
Display
Screen Size
6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
Display Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
OLED, HDR, 120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Camera
Main Camera
50MP f/1.7 wide + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide (126°)
64MP f/1.9 wide + 13MP f/2.2 ultrawide (120°)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Battery
Capacity
4575 mAh
4492 mAh
Wired Charging
27W wired (50% in 30 min), 18W wireless, reverse wireless, bypass charging
18W wired, 7.5W wireless, bypass charging
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
8GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
187 g (6.60 oz)
188 g (6.63 oz)
Build
Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
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