Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 8
Both on the Tensor G3, 4,492 vs 4,575 mAh, 18W vs 27W charging, 6.1-inch vs 6.2-inch screens. Every spec side by side.
Design & Dimensions
152.1 mm
72.7 mm
Google Pixel 8a
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 189 g
150.5 mm
70.8 mm
Google Pixel 8
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Weight: 187 g
General Specifications | ||
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a  | Google Pixel 8  |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | October 2023 |
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Starting Price (India) | ₹52,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹75,999 (8 GB + 128 GB) |
| India: 8 GB + 128 GB | ₹52,999 | ₹75,999 |
| India: 8 GB + 256 GB | ₹59,999 | ₹82,999 |
Design & Build | ||
| Height | 152.1 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Width | 72.7 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 187 g |
| Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back Material | Composite | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Front Material | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Back Finish | Matte | Not published by Google |
| Frame Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Ingress Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
Display | ||
| Size | 6.1-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Panel Type | Actua OLED | Actua OLED |
| Colour Depth | 24-bit | 24-bit |
| Contrast Ratio | >1,000,000:1 | >1,000,000:1 |
| HDR | Supported | Not published by Google |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel Density | 430 ppi | 428 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) | 60 to 120 Hz (Smooth Display) |
| Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| HDR Brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,400 nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Performance & Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core, 1 x 2.91 GHz + 4 x 2.37 GHz + 4 x 1.70 GHz | Nona-core, 1 x Cortex-X3 + 4 x Cortex-A715 + 4 x Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| AI Engine | Titan M2 security chip | Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Cameras | ||
| Main Camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.68 |
| Main OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Main Field of View | 80 degrees | 82° |
| Ultra-Wide Camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultra-Wide Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Ultra-Wide Field of View | 120 degrees | 125.8° |
| Ultra-Wide Autofocus | Not published by Google | Yes |
| Max Digital Zoom | 8x (Super Res Zoom) | 8x (Super Res Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 10.5 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 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60 fps, 10-bit HDR, slo-mo up to 240 fps; front 4K at 24/30/60 fps |
Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh typical (4404 mAh minimum) | 4575 mAh typical (4485 mAh minimum) |
| Wired Charging | 18W | 27W |
| Wireless Charging | 7.5W (Qi) | 18W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) |
| Qi EPP Wireless Charging | Not published by Google | 12W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Not published by Google | Supported (Battery Share) |
| Charge Time | Not published by Google | 50% in about 30 min |
Connectivity & Extras | ||
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (India), Wi-Fi 6E elsewhere | Wi-Fi 7 (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 |
| Notable Features | Optical in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers | Under-display fingerprint, Face Unlock, stereo speakers, spatial audio |
| OS Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 7 years |