Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 7a
Tensor G3 against Tensor G2, 4,492 vs 4,385 mAh. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
152.1 mm
72.7 mm
Google Pixel 8a
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 189 g
152 mm
72.9 mm
Google Pixel 7a
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight: 193.5 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a  | Google Pixel 7a  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | May 2023 |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹52,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹43,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 128 GB | ₹52,999 | ₹43,999 |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | ₹59,999 | Not offered |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 152.1 mm | 152 mm |
| Width | 72.7 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 193.5 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Composite | 3D thermoformed composite |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Back Finish | Matte | Not published by Google |
| Frame Finish | Matte | Not published by Google |
| Ingress Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.1-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Panel Type | Actua OLED | OLED |
| Always-On Display | Not published by Google | Supported |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | Not published by Google |
| Contrast Ratio | >1,000,000:1 | Not published by Google |
| HDR | Supported | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel Density | 430 ppi | 429 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | Up to 90 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 1,400 nits | Not published by Google |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core, 1 x 2.91 GHz + 4 x 2.37 GHz + 4 x 1.70 GHz | Octa-core, 2 x 2.85 GHz + 2 x 2.35 GHz + 4 x 1.80 GHz |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| AI Engine | Titan M2 security chip | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.89 |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | 80 degrees | 80° |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 120 degrees | 120° |
| Max Digital Zoom | 8x (Super Res Zoom) | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Front Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Autofocus | No (fixed focus) | No (fixed focus) |
| Front Field of View | 96.5 degrees | 95° |
| Video | Rear 4K at 30/60 fps, front 4K at 30 fps, slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, slo-mo up to 240 fps; front 4K at 30 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh typical (4404 mAh minimum) | 4385 mAh typical (4300 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 18W | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 7.5W (Qi) |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (India), Wi-Fi 6E elsewhere | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 in India) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| UWB | No | No |
| USB Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Notable Features | Optical in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers | Under-display fingerprint, stereo speakers, eSIM |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 5 years |