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Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8

  • 187 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.2 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 54,000In Stock
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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a

  • 186 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 53,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 8 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Google Pixel 9a has a bigger battery (5,100 mAh) and a brighter screen for outdoor use, while the Google Pixel 8 charges faster wirelessly (18 W), has a sturdier aluminium build with a glass back and offers newer Wi-Fi 7.

Weight

Google Pixel 8
187 g
Google Pixel 9a
186 g

Display

Google Pixel 8
About 6.2 inch screen
Google Pixel 9a
About 6.3 inch screen

Performance

Google Pixel 8
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) processor
Google Pixel 9a
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Google Pixel 8
4,575 mAh battery capacity
Google Pixel 9a
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Google Pixel 8
27 W rated wired charging power
Google Pixel 9a
23 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel 8

  • Faster wireless charging: 18 W (vs 7.5 W).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Aluminium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and plastic back).

Google Pixel 9a

  • Bigger battery: 5,100 mAh (vs 4,575 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 2,700 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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PriorityGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Display6.2-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 428 ppi6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 422 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceGoogle Tensor G3 processorGoogle Tensor G4 processor
Battery capacity4,575 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
Charging27 W wired, 18 W wireless charging23 W wired, 7.5 W wireless charging
Weight187 g186 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
BrandGoogleGoogle
ModelPixel 8Pixel 9a
Announced2023, October 042025, March 19
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, October 12Available. Released 2025, April 10
Model numbersGKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Dimensions150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Display6.2 inches, 91.1 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)P-OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
ProcessorGoogle Tensor G3 (4 nm)Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
CPUNona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Rear camera50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front camera10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best TakeDual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Rear camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera featuresHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Front camera video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
BatteryLi-Ion 4575 mAhLi-Po 5100 mAh
Charging27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min 18W wireless Reverse wireless Bypass charging23W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updatesAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GKWS6, G9BQD1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 75 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GKWS6; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G9BQD1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsObsidian, Hazel, Rose, MintObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 926801 (v9), 1158631 (v10) GeekBench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 1254417 (v10) GeekBench: 4527 (v6) 3DMark: 2630 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1446 nits max brightness (measured)1930 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.0 LUFS (Very good)-27.2 LUFS (Good)
Active use battery scoreActive use score 11:17hActive use score 12:42h
Legacy battery endurance ratingEndurance rating 83h—

Regulatory

Regulatory specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
SAR (EU)—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel 8Google Pixel 9a
Energy—Class B
Battery—52:19h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class B

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the Google Pixel 9a if you want a bigger battery and a brighter screen for outdoor use, or the Google Pixel 8 if you would rather have faster wireless charging and a sturdier aluminium build with a glass back.

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